Trusted Verified Business Award Recognizes JS Benefits Group

Jennifer Schaefer, Founder and CEO of JS Benefits Group, holding the 2026 Trusted Business Award

JS Benefits Group has been recognized as a 2026 Trusted Business Awards winner, a recognition that reflects the company’s commitment to helping employers build stronger, more effective employee benefits programs. For more than three decades, JS Benefits Group has worked with employers to navigate the increasingly complex world of employee benefits, healthcare costs, plan design, […]

Employee Performance Reviews: Best Practices for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Employee performance reviews

Employee performance reviews give businesses a structured way to discuss employee progress, recognize good work, and identify areas where additional support may be needed. For small and mid-sized businesses, regular reviews can also help managers understand employee goals and keep teams moving in the right direction. A good review should be more than a yearly […]

The #1 Health Insurance Renewal Mistake Employers Make

The #1 Health Insurance Renewal Mistake employers make - Jennifer Schaefer, JS Benefits Group

By Jennifer Schaefer, MBA, ChFC, CLU, RHU, REBC, SHRM-SCP Founder & CEO, JS Benefits Group When a health insurance renewal arrives, many employers immediately focus on one number: How much is the premium increasing? That is understandable. Health insurance is one of the largest expenses many businesses face, and a significant renewal increase can have […]

What Is a Self-Insured Health Plan? A Guide for Employers

Bill Capece explains what a self-insured health plan is

By Bill Capece, Director of Business Development, JS Benefits Group For employers facing rising health insurance costs, self-insured health plans can provide another way to approach healthcare financing. But self-funding is more than simply changing insurance plans. It changes how an employer assumes risk, pays claims, analyzes healthcare spending and manages its overall benefits strategy. […]