Set It and Forget It? That’s How You Miss Big Changes #HRRisk #StayProactive

5 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief exchange, Speaker A expresses frustration with a past experience of switching insurance carriers and dealing with an unresponsive broker, warning against a "set it and forget it" approach where employers do not maintain ongoing communication with their benefits broker. Speaker B counters by highlighting that employee benefits are dynamic; legislative changes at year‑end can modify coverage requirements, making continuous broker engagement essential to keep employers informed and compliant.

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I know the danger, you know the danger of having that like, well, I bought my insurance, I transferred carriers, the broker got me where I needed to go. It was painful. I really don't want to talk to them again. I really don't want to do anything. Like that set it and forget it where they never check back in, they never talk to their broker. What's the danger of having a set it and forget it broker?
Well, sometimes, you know, benefits aren't just static. There's lots of different things that can come into play. Typically, at the end of the year, we run into some legislative changes that could alter things that we need to stay on top of and make sure employers know about.