Explore our blog resources to help employers and advisors understand the value of captive insurance.
The benefits of self-funded health insurance: claims transparency, vendor flexibility, surplus return, and protection against the volatility of fully insured renewals.
Employers deserve more health insurance options than the renewal letter their carrier sends. Benefits advisors who lead with self-funding open the door.
Looking back and looking ahead: a Q&A with Mike Schroeder, president and founder of Roundstone, on the state of self-funded health insurance and group captives.
Is my company a good candidate for self-insurance? Use this checklist to evaluate workforce, claims, cash flow, and partner alignment before making the switch.
Roundstone marks a year of strong growth and momentum, expanding the captive program, advisor network, and the team supporting self-funded mid-market employers.
Is your healthcare benefits plan sustainable? Year-over-year cost increases say otherwise. Self-funded plans give employers the levers to bend the curve.
Missed subrogation opportunities cost both the employer and the captive real dollars. Learn how to identify them and build a
A healthcare advocate helps employees navigate care, find lower-cost providers, and resolve billing issues. The result: better outcomes and lower
Prescription drug spend is projected to rise 7.3% annually. Here’s what self-funded employers should do now to manage the cost
From the desk of Mike Schroeder, Roundstone founder, October edition: reflections on captive performance and the state of self-funded employer
From the desk of Mike Schroeder, Roundstone founder, July edition: notes on captive performance, employer outcomes, and what’s coming next
From the desk of Mike Schroeder, Roundstone founder: a periodic note on the state of self-funded health insurance, captive trends,
Provider network choice shapes employee care, plan costs, and out-of-pocket spend. Here’s how self-funded employers pick the right one.
Pharmacy costs are rising faster than any line item in your health plan. Here’s how to choose a PBM that
Per-employee-per-year (PEPY) cost is the truest benchmark for whether your health plan is competitive. Here’s how to use it to
Your pharmacy benefit manager makes or breaks drug spend. Here’s how self-funded employers choose a PBM aligned with their interests,
A third-party administrator (TPA) is the backbone of any self-funded plan. Here’s how a TPA processes claims, manages eligibility, and
Finding the right TPA shapes claims accuracy, employee experience, and total spend. Here are 8 secrets self-funded employers use to
You don’t always get what you pay for in healthcare. Bob Chrobak shows how higher cost doesn’t always mean better
Roundstone’s Cost Savings Investigators (CSI) team digs into claims data to find waste, billing errors, and overcharges. Real dollars stay
Late-stage cancer diagnoses are among the most expensive claims employers face. Here’s how early detection and plan design lower the
High-cost specialty drugs are reshaping employer pharmacy spend. Here are the ways self-funded employers save without restricting clinical access for
If renewal season has you bracing for a double-digit increase, it’s time to look at self-funding. Here’s how the model
Renewal season is the moment benefit advisors prove their value. Here’s how to prepare with claims data, scenario modeling, and
Strategic incentives, education, and communication can increase wellness program engagement by 40-60%. Here’s how self-funded employers design programs that actually
Employee healthcare is the largest controllable line item on most P&Ls. Self-funded plans give you the data to manage spend
The best health insurance for employees isn’t always the lowest sticker price. Self-funding aligns cost, coverage, and care for long-term
Culturally competent healthcare improves outcomes and reduces preventable claims. Self-funded employers can choose vendors and programs that actually serve their
Five recommended reads on workplace wellness, from behavioral health to chronic disease management, for HR leaders building healthier, more engaged
Customer experience at Roundstone is anchored in responsive service, proactive claims navigation, and the team that supports employers through every
Self-funding means an employer pays for their employees’ healthcare claims directly instead of paying fixed premiums to an insurance carrier.
A medical group captive is a self-funded model where small and mid-sized employers join together to access financial advantages, share risk and gain greater stability.
Stop-loss insurance protects self-funded employers from large or unexpected claims. It caps financial risk so one high-cost event doesn’t significantly impact your overall healthcare spend.
Health insurance costs rise due to increasing healthcare prices, higher utilization, and lack of transparency in traditional models. Learn how self- funding through a captive can help offset these trends.
Cost containment includes strategies that reduce unnecessary healthcare spending while maintaining quality care. Read how tactics like claims analysis, preventative care, and pharmacy cost management can reduce spend.
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