Insights & Blog

Storm Clouds Over 2026 Renewals: How Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Are Driving Up Tribal Health Plan Costs

As tribal governments, casinos, IHS/638 clinics, and enterprises prepare for 2026 health plan renewals, a new set of pressures is converging—economic uncertainty, rising medical inflation, and now...

Federal Shutdown: What Tribal Employers Need to Know About Benefits and Risk Strategy

The current federal government shutdown has created concern among tribal employers and leaders about the continuity of essential programs and employee benefits. This briefing provides a clear, factual...

The Four C’s: Culture, Communication, Cost & Compliance – A Modern Framework for Risk Management Decision Makers

Normally I’ll post on Monday mornings when the week is getting kicked off and everyone’s got a hot cup of coffee and their desk ready to dive into what matters to them most. This week I...

Benefits Don’t Speak for Themselves: Why Communication Defines Employee Perception

Many employers assume that the strength of their benefits portfolio speaks for itself. It doesn’t. No matter how generous, comprehensive, or competitive your employee health and benefits (EH&B)...

2026 Benefits Renewal Shock: Navigating Record Health Cost Increases in Tribal Organizations

Health plan renewals for 2026 are shaping up to be the toughest in a decade. Tribal governments, casinos, IHS/638 clinics, and tribal enterprises face premium increases driven by specialty drugs...

Passion vs. Process: Why Employers Should Demand More Than Transactional Brokers

Fortune 500 brokerage firms love to pitch their scale, but here’s the reality: senior leaders vanish after the sales meeting, your account is handed to junior staff, and the relationship devolves into...

Want to know more about Atria?