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Home Diagnostic Testing: What Employers Need to Know Now

Implications for Cost, Care Quality, and Employee Engagement At-home diagnostic testing has shifted from a convenience to a standard part […]

Blog - May 28, 2026

Beyond Cost Shifting: A Smarter Framework for Healthcare Cost Containment 

For decades, employers have faced rising healthcare costs with limited options. The response has often followed a familiar pattern: higher […]

Blog - May 27, 2026

Rethinking Pension Risk Transfer: A Better Way Forward

Pension risk transfer (PRT) strategies, particularly buy-ins and buy-outs, have become a cornerstone for organizations looking to reduce pension-related risk […]

Blog - May 19, 2026

Digital Payments: Redefining the Standard for Insurance Claims

The Rise of Digital Payments When a disability or paid leave claim is filed, it is rarely just an administrative […]

Blog - May 8, 2026

MSL Market Analysis: Claims and Premium Trends

Overview The medical stop-loss market is experiencing significant upheaval as claim frequency and severity reach unprecedented levels. These developments have […]

Blog - May 4, 2026

The Rise of Leave Planning Tools: Innovation, AI Opportunity, and the Evolving Risk Landscape for Employers

Overview Leave planning is becoming a central component of absence management strategy. As workforce expectations evolve and leave programs grow […]

Blog - April 9, 2026

Captive Intelligence: MSL market analysis: Claims and premium trends

In a recent article published by Captive Intelligence, our SVP, Prabal Lakhanpal, and Senior Consulting Actuary, Nick Frongillo, explain how severe […]

News - March 18, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Absence Management

Executive Summary Absence management programs are under increasing pressure from regulatory expansion, workforce complexity, and heightened employee expectations. Traditional operating […]

Blog - February 24, 2026