CorpStrat

10/14/2026

A higher renewal rate is frustrating. But what's worse? Not knowing why you're paying more.

Too many employers receive their benefits renewal, see the increase, and move forward without understanding what changed or whether better options exist.

At CorpStrat®, we believe every renewal deserves a closer look.
From cost benchmarking to plan analysis and exploring alternatives, we help employers make informed decisions instead of simply accepting the numbers.

Because your next renewal should be a decision, not a surprise.

10/12/2026

Your benefits broker should be doing more than showing up once a year with renewal paperwork.

Are they reviewing your plan performance? Benchmarking costs? Helping employees understand their coverage? Identifying opportunities to improve your benefits strategy?

At CorpStrat®, we believe a great broker should be a year-round partner, not just another name on your insurance documents.

Because your business deserves proactive guidance, real support, and a strategy that works beyond renewal season.

10/07/2026

Never heard your broker mention level-funding?

It combines predictable monthly payments with greater claims visibility and stop-loss protection. It’s not for every employer, but it may offer more transparency, flexibility, and control.

10/06/2026

National resources are powerful.

But they matter more when you have a local advisor who knows your business.

A Los Angeles based advisor can bring the market access, technology, data, and resources of a national network while still giving you something a call center can’t: a real relationship.

Someone who knows your team. Someone you can actually call. Someone who stays involved beyond enrollment and renewal.

That’s the difference between having access to benefits and having an advisor behind them.

10/05/2026

If the only time you hear from your benefits broker is at renewal, what are you paying for the rest of the year?

Benefits need year-round strategy, cost reviews, employee support, and proactive planning. Your broker relationship should too.

10/01/2026

The hidden cost of open enrollment? Time.

HR questions. Employee follow-ups. Forms. Deadlines. Last-minute issues.

Those hours add up.

A better enrollment process doesn’t just simplify benefits. It gives your team valuable time back.

09/29/2026

https://corpstrat.com/blog/medicare-part-d-2027-roadmap/

What Medicare Members Need to Know Before Open Enrollment Medicare prescription drug coverage is changing for 2027, and for people with Original Medicare and a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan, this is an important year to review coverage carefully. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Octobe...

09/29/2026

A renewal increase isn’t automatically the problem. A renewal increase with no clear explanation is.

You should know what’s driving the change, what alternatives were explored, and what options you have before accepting a higher premium.

09/28/2026

Dental. Vision. Disability. Life.

They may look like smaller line items next to medical coverage, but that doesn’t mean they should automatically roll over at renewal.

Rates change. Employee needs change. Plan value changes.

Every benefit deserves a review to make sure you’re still paying for coverage that makes sense for your people and your business.

09/24/2026

Take a behind the scenes look at CorpStrat®, one of the most unique and respected employee benefits agencies in the USA.

Behind every strategy is a team that genuinely cares about the businesses and people we serve.

Smart technology. Real expertise. Personal service.

This is the culture behind the CorpStrat Experience™.