Billy Potter, a principal with Snellings Walters Insurance AGency in Atlanta, has been named 2018 Broker of the Year by BenefitsPRO.

Arrow Benefits Group has launched a division that offers the Spanish-speaking employee populations it serves hands-on benefits selection guidance in their native language.

Addiction related to prescription painkillers is a major issue that affects employers of all sizes in Greater Cincinnati, according to Kenwood-based HORAN, an employee benefits firm whose expertise includes workforce health management.

This year’s group of standout advisers ages 35 and younger is taking charge of the employee benefit supply chain with a determination to reduce costs and improve client outcomes. Erik Hansen, President of Vita Companies, a United Benefit Advisors Partner Firm, is among those rising stars.

Extensive research involving group health premium renewals suggests that as employers run out of cost-shifting strategies they are expanding prescription drug tiers to better manage pharmacy benefits.