Month: March 2026

Benefits Under the Microscope Part 1: Why Benefits Oversight Is Moving from HR to the CFO

Employee benefits are no longer just an HR responsibility. As costs rise and ERISA litigation expands into health and welfare plans, CFOs are taking a more active role in benefits oversight. This article explores why benefits are increasingly viewed as a financial control function, the risks created by manual billing processes, and how brokers and employers can bring greater accuracy, visibility, and accountability to one of their largest expense categories.