Mount Laurel, NJ – December 2, 2025 — The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) today announced the release of the second edition of its 2025 Insights That Matter: HVBA DIR Poll Report — presenting new findings from the most recent tranche of Daily Industry Report (DIR) polls — including Polls 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. This release builds on the original 2025 report that further amplifies the collective voice and evolving priorities of health and voluntary benefits professionals across the U.S. workforce. 

Sponsored by MassMutual and Sydney Administrators, the refreshed report draws on the perspectives of thousands of benefits professionals — brokers, employers, HR teams, carriers, consultants, and administrators — and underscores new data, priorities, and key challenges that continue to shape the healthcare and benefits landscape.

What’s New in Edition 2

• Question 46 explored aspects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s impact on brokers, revealing that a substantial portion of respondents (55.21percent) indicated navigating new regulatory compliance requirements as having the greatest effect on health and benefits brokers.
• Question 48 A majority of respondents strongly support the proposed 100% tariff policy on imported branded/patented drugs unless companies build production plants locally, believing it will encourage more domestic drug manufacturing.
• Question 50 The poll shows that most respondents (57%) believe Workplace Violence insurance would be beneficial, with many citing direct or indirect experience with such incidents.

“Our industry is evolving fast,” said Robert S. Shestack, CFF, CVBS, Publisher, Chairman & CEO of HVBA. “With this second edition of the DIR poll results, we’re not just presenting numbers — we’re capturing the shifting pulse of the benefits community. What matters today may shift tomorrow, but HVBA remains committed to surfacing those insights so employers, brokers, carriers, and consultants alike can act with clarity and confidence.”

The full second-edition report, including detailed poll data, question-by-question breakdowns, and expert analysis, is now available to HVBA members and industry professionals.

For more information or to request the full Insights That Matter: HVBA DIR Poll Results (Second Edition), please visit: https://vbassociation.com/discover-what-over-24000-professionals-think-about-2025s-top-benefits-trends/ or contact:

Media Contact:
Sarah Hunt
Health & Voluntary Benefits Association®
Phone: (856) 200-8024
Email: info@vbassociation.com

About the Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA)
The Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) and the Health and Voluntary Benefits Institute® (HVBI) are leading providers of comprehensive employee benefits solutions, compliance consulting, product development and industry certifications. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, HVBA & HBVI strives to empower employers and brokers with the tools they need to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare and voluntary benefits. Through the Health & Voluntary Benefits Association® (HVBA) and the Health & Voluntary Benefits Institute® (HVBI), we are dedicated to advancing industry knowledge and promoting best practices for the benefit of all stakeholders.

About MassMutual (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company)
MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. Founded in 1851, the company has been continually guided by one consistent purpose: we help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. With a focus on delivering long-term value, MassMutual offers a wide range of protection, accumulation, wealth management, and retirement products and services. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.