Education

How TPAs and insurance carriers work together in the health benefits ecosystem.
Education

How TPAs and Insurance Carriers Work Together 

A third-party administrator (TPA) and an insurance carrier work together through a division of responsibilities: the carrier creates insurance products, sets premiums,…

March 10, 2026 Read →
Education

PHS vs. Traditional TPAs: What Makes Premier Health Solutions Different 

Premier Health Solutions differentiates from traditional TPAs in five areas: a technology-first agent platform (Nexus), transparent billing with clear member-facing descriptors, agent-centric…

March 6, 2026 Read →
TPA vs in-house benefits administration comparison showing outsourced and internal models side by side
Education

TPA vs. In-House Benefits Administration: Which Is Right for Your Organization? 

For most carriers and associations, outsourcing to a TPA delivers lower costs, faster time to market, stronger multi-state compliance, and better scalability…

March 6, 2026 Read →
What Is a TPA? The Complete Guide to Third-Party Administrators 
Education

What Is a TPA? The Complete Guide to Third-Party Administrators 

A third-party administrator (TPA) is a company that handles the operational and administrative functions of health and supplemental benefit plans—including enrollment, billing,…

March 5, 2026 Read →
Agents

What to Look for in a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) 

The most important things to look for in a third-party administrator are regulatory compliance, modern technology, billing transparency, commission accuracy, carrier breadth,…

March 4, 2026 Read →
Graphic illustrating how a TPA helps insurance companies with organizing their processes.
Education

TPA vs. Insurance Company: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters 

A third-party administrator (TPA) and an insurance company serve fundamentally different roles in the health insurance space. An insurance company designs coverage plans, assumes financial…

March 4, 2026 Read →