In the latest episode of our Election Update podcast mini-series, Armstrong Robinson, chief advocacy officer at Finseca, and NFP’s Kristin Bulat discuss the factors driving unprecedented early voting, how it might affect when we have final results and implications for future elections. Army and Kristin also contrast the uncertainty surrounding the election with the certainty provided by life insurance and financial planning.

In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Erin Ziaja offer insight on litigation against insurance carriers that have denied business interruption (BI) claims for COVID-19 issues, including the recent decision where the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. The podcast also provides an overview of state proposals that extend BI coverage to COVID-19 related claims and other state laws enacted to provide immunity for businesses in cases alleging COVID-19 exposure. The podcast concludes with a brief discussion of the federal proposal for pandemic relief and the liability protection in the next stimulus package.

In our latest Insights from the Experts podcast, Mark Rieder sits down with Gina Bartasi, CEO of KindBody, to discuss their global end-to-end family building benefit for all. KindBody’s mission is to offer best-in-class care, accessible pricing and a seamless experience for fertility, gynecology and wellness services. Learn how their emphasis on personalized, human-centered care supported by modern tech is on the leading edge of family building support.

In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon discuss the lawsuit challenging the ACA that is set for Supreme Court oral arguments on November 10, 2020. Suzanne outlines the basis for the lawsuit — a claim that the ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional, and that the individual mandate is not severable from the remainder of the ACA. Suzanne details the history of the case, the arguments made on either side, and the potential impact of a decision either way. Suzanne and Chase discuss Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s very recent appointment to the Supreme Court, and how her views on the role of the judiciary branch might impact the outcome of the ACA case.

Our latest US Benefits Trend Report podcast features a conversation with Mark Rieder, NFP’s head of innovation. Mark talks with Kim Bell, SVP, head of health and benefits, about opportunities in the employee benefits space, the acceleration of innovation in response to COVID-19, and innovating to solve big problems and improve lives. Mark also discusses how living in a digital world requires that employers embrace digital transformation in how they deliver benefits to employees. He closes with insights on relationships with startups (partnership vs. disruption), applying existing technologies to evolving problems, and the importance of adaptability and a long-term view.