Benefitfocus Sponsors ACORD Connect 2018, CEO Ray August to Speak on Panel

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, is pleased to announce its platinum sponsorship of ACORD Connect 2018, taking place October 10-11 in New Orleans. Additionally, the company's CEO, Ray August, will be featured on a panel of industry leaders to provide insights on ACORD's recent study of the global insurance marketplace.

ACORD, the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry, will bring together industry professionals for two days of learning and collaboration at ACORD Connect 2018. Participants will have the opportunity to explore important strategic issues facing the industry, enhance their expertise with ACORD Standards & Architecture and earn valuable continuing education credits through professional development sessions. The program will provide ample opportunity to network with thought leaders and key influencers from both operational and technology roles throughout the global insurance industry.

With defined data integration standards for each platform product, the Benefitfocus platform is transforming the benefits industry by unifying and connecting everyone in the value chain – insurance carriers, suppliers, brokers and employers – to engage and empower consumers to select the best benefits for their health, wealth and lifestyle. Working with ACORD has been a natural fit, as both are dedicated to improving data quality and standards in the insurance industry. Last year, Benefitfocus contributed its enrollment XML asset and specifications to ACORD, providing an industry-first standard file format for life and ancillary insurance carriers.

"World-class data is critically important in guiding consumers toward better benefits choices, streamlining processes and lowering costs," said August. "Given the rise of voluntary benefits and the growing complexity that adds for consumers and administrators alike, we're particularly excited to be participating in and sponsoring ACORD Connect 2018 alongside driving data excellence in the global insurance industry."

"We operate in an industry of high complexity that demands the need for data standardization," said August. "We're excited to be participating in and sponsoring ACORD Connect 2018 as it gives us the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with insurance professionals from around the globe to help drive the industry forward."

About Benefitfocus
Benefitfocus (NASDAQ: BNFT) provides technology and services that improve the way employers of all sizes manage their benefits investment. Through a combination of powerful cloud-based software, data-driven insights and thoughtfully- designed services, we provide employers, their brokers and insurance carriers with a single partner to deliver a world-class benefits experience. Learn more at www.benefitfocus.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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