WTW Survey Reveals 72% of Employers Plan to Embed AI in Health & Benefits Programs Within Two Years

Intelligence Brief:WTW Survey Reveals 72% of Employers Plan to Embed AI in Health & Benefits Programs Within Two YearsDOL Proposes New Rule Expanding Standalone Fertility Benefits with $120000 Lifetime CapACA Marketplace Deductibles Surge 37% in 2026 as Enhanced Tax Credits ExpireEnrollment Drops 21.5%Allsup Reports Social Security Administration Projects 24% Increase in Pending Disability Hearings by End of FY 2026Hilb Group Acquires Kentucky-Based P&C AgencyExpanding Midwest Presence Effective May 12026## Group Insurance Daily Pulse - Script **Hosts:** * **Aria:** Aria the Actuary. Skeptical, analytical, risk-focused. * **Dorian:** Dorian the Distribution Expert. Optimistic, forward-leaning. **(Opening music fades quickly to a sharp, urgent beat)** **Aria:** Welcome to "Group Insurance Daily Pulse," your rapid-fire download of the most critical developments impacting employee benefits. I'm Aria, the Actuary, here to dissect the P&L, regulatory, and solvency implications of today's headl...