An Analysis of the Group Benefit Employee Enrollment Process and Strategies to Keep Ahead of Growing Trends


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An Analysis of the Group Benefit Employee Enrollment Process and Strategies to Keep Ahead of Growing Trends

A Complimentary Webinar and Audio Conference Event from The Principal Financial Group, Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

A Complimentary Webinar & Audio Conference with Jerry Ripperger, ACS, ALHC, FLMI, HIA, MHP, Director of Consumer Health, The Principal Financial Group
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern (10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Pacific)
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To Register: http://www.healthwebsummit.com/principalreg.htm

Deadline to register: Friday, September 5th, 2008.


A fundamental shift is occurring within group benefits. The employer-provided benefit model is giving way to employer-sponsored benefits. Brokers and employers must understand why this shift is occurring and position themselves properly during enrollment time and beyond to ensure employees are properly educated to make election decisions.

In this presentation, you will learn: What shift is occurring in the market How you can position yourself to be ahead of the curve Gain knowledge of tools and products available Eliminating certain employee reservations How to make benefits / benefit changes easier to understand and sell to employees

Benefit Consultants Insurance Agents Employee Benefit Managers Human Resource Managers CFOs Other Employer Executive Associations and Coalitions representing Employers, Health Plans and TPAs Industry Media Representatives Health Plan and Non-med Sales and Marketing Staff Planning, Product and Development Staff with Health Plans Other Health Plan and Trust Fund staff

Jerry Ripperger, ACS, ALHC, FLMI, HIA, MHP Director of Consumer Health The Principal Financial Group	Jerry Ripperger is the Director of Consumer Health for the Principal Financial Group. For more than 20 years, he has been involved in developing and implementing health coverage for owners and employees of growing businesses. Ripperger is an expert on all aspects of consumer driven healthcare, including health savings accounts (HSAs) and wellness programs. He is a recognized industry authority, spokesperson and author, with work printed in such notable trade publications as HR Magazine, HR.com, Employee Benefit News, The Talent Economy, Broker World, and Best’s Review. He is also a well sought-after thought leader, serving as an expert source on consumer healthcare for such prominent media outlets as the Associated Press, New York Times, BusinessWeek, Forbes, CNN/Money, Dow Jones, and Wall Street Journal. In addition to his day-to-day responsibilities, Ripperger routinely tours the country educating employee benefit brokers on how to best serve business owners in meeting the challenge of rising healthcare costs with consumer driven healthcare plan models. About the Principal Financial Group The Principal Financial Group^®(The Principal^®)[1] is a leader in offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement and investment services, life and health insurance, and banking through its diverse family of financial services companies. A member of the Fortune 500, the Principal Financial Group has over $300 billion in assets under management[2]and serves some 18.1 million customers worldwide from offices in Asia, Australia , Europe, Latin America and the United States . Principal Financial Group, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFG. For more information, visit www.principal.com. [1] "The Principal Financial Group" and “The Principal” are registered service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a member of the Principal Financial Group. [2] As of June 30, 2007

Register online at http://www.healthwebsummit.com/principalreg.htm. Slots for this event are limited. Please register promptly. All registrations are subject to review and approval by The Principal Financial Group. If you have questions, contact Patty Jamison at the Healthcare Web Summit Office at 209.577.4888 for more information. We look forward to your participation in this event!

Deadline to register: Friday, September 5th, 2008.

Summit Phone		Summit E-Mail		Summit Fax
209-577-4888		pattyj@mcol.com		209-577-3557