Blackwell Insights
Purpose Is Only Valuable If It Changes Decisions
Most companies can explain their “why.” Fewer can point to how it actually changes decisions. When purpose isn’t operati...
Cannabis Employer Health Insurance: Options, Costs, and What Works
What is cannabis health insurance? Cannabis health insurance refers to employer-sponsored health coverage offered by com...
Why the Best Group Captive Managers Are Being Evaluated Differently
Being named a finalist for Best Group Captive Manager at the Captive Review Awards USA 2026 is meaningful, but not just ...
From Awareness to Action: Making Benefits a Strategic Financial Decision
In my recent Forbes article, Turning Benefits Spend into a Strategic Asset, I wrote about what comes after identifying b...
A Closer Look at the Hidden Cost of Benefits Waste
Recently, Blackwell Captive Solutions President Scott Byrne shared his perspective in Forbes Business Council on how ben...
How Leadership Alignment Drives Momentum
Every new year brings fresh priorities, new strategies, and ambitious goals. Yet many organizations struggle with the sa...
Why 2025’s Market Shifts Demand a New Risk Strategy in 2026
A Blackwell Perspective for Growth-Minded Advisors. The market movement in 2025 wasn’t random. It signaled the start of ...
What 2025 Taught Employers About Healthcare Funding
In 2025, volatility did not drift in quietly. It showed up in every corner of employer healthcare spend. Claim severity ...
Why a Group Stop-Loss Captive Needs More Than Risk Sharing to Be Sustainable
A stop loss captive can be a powerful financial tool for employers, offering more transparency and potential surplus. Bu...
Self-Funded Health Plans vs. Self-Funded+™ — What Employers Miss Without a Proactive Strategy
A self-funded health plan gives employers more control over their benefits. But when catastrophic claims increase — dial...