Episodios

  • Hospital Indemnity, Reimagined
    Dec 9 2025

    Guardian’s new hospital indemnity offering goes beyond coverage — supporting fertility health, caregiving, mental health, and more. Brokers, here’s how to position this holistic solution for today’s workforce.

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    10 m
  • Breaking Through: Achieving early career wins for brokers and carrier rep
    Nov 19 2025

    Want to thrive as a benefits broker? Learn how top performers build lasting success through client-first thinking, strong carrier relationships, and bold growth moves. Guardian’s top sales rep shares practical tips and inspiration for new brokers and mentors alike.

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    21 m
  • PEOs: Friend or Foe? What brokers need to know
    Nov 13 2025

    Discover how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are transforming employee benefits and reshaping broker strategies. In this episode, Rick Porterfield shares expert insights on leveraging PEO partnerships to boost profitability, optimize distribution, and thrive in a consolidating market.

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    17 m
  • Rented, Swapped, Direct Contracted: Making Sense of Modern Dental Networks
    Nov 6 2025

    Dental networks are changing fast. In this episode, we break down the shift from fully owned to hybrid (rented and contracted) networks, what it means for brokers, and how to guide clients through the new landscape. Get practical tips, key questions to ask, and strategies to stay ahead in today’s evolving dental market.

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    11 m
  • Designing Ancillary Benefits Packages: Why cheaper isn’t always better
    Oct 16 2025

    On this episode our guest Josh Roland, CLMS, GBDS, VBS from Centro Benefits Research discusses why dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits matter more than ever — and why “cheaper” isn’t always better. Tune in for fresh insights and what’s next for brokers and employers.

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    17 m
  • Ask the Underwriter, Part 2: Beyond the Rate: What’s Driving Life & Disability Costs Today
    Oct 3 2025

    In this episode of Ask the Underwriter, we explore the shifting landscape of life and disability insurance costs. Our panel of experts dives into post-pandemic mortality trends, demographic shifts, and the economic pressures influencing participation rates and underwriting decisions. We also unpack actionable strategies for brokers to improve enrollment outcomes, secure competitive quotes, and understand the deeper drivers behind disability claims. Whether you're a seasoned broker or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate today’s complex benefits environment.

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    27 m
  • API Integrations: Transforming the plan build and eligibility processes
    Sep 19 2025

    Our guest, Michelle Bertrand, a technology practice leader at Guardian, explores the transformative power of API integrations in the employee benefits industry. Join us to hear insights on how APIs can help streamline the plan build and eligibility processes, ultimately shortening setup time, reducing errors, and improving overall efficiency.

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    13 m
  • Guardian and Workday: Revolutionizing the employee benefits experience
    Sep 12 2025

    Discover the innovative features of the new Workday Wellness benefits platform and how it integrates with Guardian's solutions to help provide a seamless experience for planholders. Learn about the latest API technology that can help ensure better support and engagement for wellness-related benefits.

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    7 m