National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals - NABIP

05/15/2026

🎤 Join keynote speaker Jon Colby in Atlantic City as he shares powerful improv-based strategies to help you become more creative, collaborative, and confident in today’s rapidly changing healthcare and insurance landscape.

In an industry facing constant challenges, learning how to think differently, solve problems faster, and strengthen team communication has never been more important.

📍 Atlantic City, NJ
📅 June 27–30, 2026

👉 Watch the video and register now to experience it live: https://ow.ly/JfJf50YYV3K

05/15/2026

Among returning ACA Marketplace enrollees:
73% are worried about affording emergency care or hospitalizations.
49% worry about routine visits.
45% worry about prescription drug costs.

Coverage is only part of the equation—confidence in affording care matters just as much.

🎙️ Hear more insights from KFF data:
🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-cost-of-coverage-insights-from-kff-data/id1371676417?i=1000761840709
🔗 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cMM6plSNMH00HHvkXnkMT

05/14/2026

🎙️ AI, Cyber Threats & the Next Era of Benefits Advising

Cyber threats are rising, and AI is transforming how agencies operate. In this episode of Healthcare Happy Hour, David Saltzman sits down with CyberFin President Daniel Metcalf to discuss the growing risks facing benefits advisors — and the tools agencies need to stay protected and competitive.

They discuss:
➡️ Emerging cyber threats targeting agencies and clients
➡️ How AI is reshaping workflows and client engagement
➡️ Practical cybersecurity steps every agency should take
➡️ Why relationships and trust remain critical in an AI-driven world

Don’t miss this timely conversation on protecting your agency while preparing for the future of benefits advising.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-cyber-threats-the-next-era-of-benefits-advising/id1371676417?i=1000767813917
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TPiA0d9gscCjduw1GfFAD

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05/14/2026

Primary care can’t be a side conversation in benefits planning. Employers are building plans around on-site and hybrid clinics, virtual-first care, ICHRA funding models and navigation platforms designed to make access easier to use. For brokers, that shift changes the assignment from quoting coverage to architecting how care actually works.

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/8Mvt50YQPMv

05/13/2026

🎤 We’re excited to announce that Rachel Strauss, founder and CEO of PBM Princess, will serve as the official emcee for the NABIP 2026 Annual Convention in Atlantic City!

A nationally recognized healthcare thought leader and host of the Insfluencers podcast, Rachel brings energy, expertise, and a passion for making complex healthcare topics engaging and actionable.

Get ready for four unforgettable days of industry insight, bold conversations, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas shaping the future of healthcare and benefits.

📍 Atlantic City, NJ
📅 June 27–30, 2026

👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/nAJ750YYUK3

05/12/2026

Fiduciary compliance is entering a more disciplined era. In 2026, employers are expected to show how benefit decisions are evaluated, documented and monitored — not just that they were made in good faith.

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/O7tB50YR5ak

05/11/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Trailblazer of the Year Award!

NABIP is recognizing organizations that are redefining the future of health insurance through innovation, leadership, and bold thinking.

Do you know a company driving meaningful change in healthcare and benefits? Nominate them today.

📅 Nomination deadline: May 24, 2026
📍 Award presented at the NABIP Annual Convention in Atlantic City

👉 Submit your nomination now. https://nabip.fillout.com/trailblazerawardnomination

05/08/2026

When reporters call, clarity matters. Craig Gussin shares practical media tips for NABIP members and explains how you can get involved with the Media Response Team.

🔗 Read the article: https://ow.ly/TZ0h50YR4W7

05/08/2026

📘 New Resource: BenefitPitch Spring 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Looking for trusted vendors in the benefits space? The first-ever BenefitPitch Spring 2026 Buyer’s Guide features 120+ top-rated vendors across 15 categories spanning the full benefits ecosystem.

Unlike pay-to-play lists, this guide highlights vendors that earned 4+ star Global Ratings directly from benefits professionals who have worked with them—offering an independent, real-world view of vendor quality and service.

🔗 Download the guide: https://hubs.la/Q04fmCvC0

05/08/2026

🌐 Connect with the Best in the Business!

As an LPRT member, you gain access to an exclusive network of highly accomplished professionals. Every connection represents a door to new opportunities and solutions for your business challenges. Ready to expand your professional horizons? Don't wait – applications close on May 31.

🔗 Unlock Your Potential with LPRT: https://ow.ly/jzI650Ysk4g

05/07/2026

🚀 Step into the spotlight at NABIP's Annual Convention during our live “Shark Tank”-style competition in partnership with the Validation Institute and Quizzify. Only 5 companies will pitch live in front of top brokers and industry leaders.

🏆 Winners can choose from:
• $25K investment
• $10K cash prize
• $50K in Quizzify services

👉 Apply now and claim your spot on stage: https://nabip-sharktank.validationinstitute.com/