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If pet owners consider their pets as part of the family, as many do, why would they not want the same health care financial tool insurance for pets that they do for the humans in their family?
Thats the logic and sales argument for pet insurance. While the strategy is not without flaws, the industry has been growing at double-digit rates, including when sold as a voluntary benefit in the workplace.
Richard Stolz is a freelance writer based in Rockville, Md.
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Industry leaders weigh the pros and cons of brokerage and advisory scale created through M&As vs. boutique shops.
A financial spreadsheet alone cannot capture the total value and performance of a benefits program, nor can numbers on a ledger guarantee long-term operational success.
Collaboration between employers, brokers and third-party administrators will be essential to developing customized, cost-effective and employee-friendly solutions.
Gap coverage, supplemental benefits and options for various types of workers can help avoid cost shifting and still provide support.
Michael Estep, (president of group insurance) discusses the importance of improving customer experiences, team communication, and making benefits a year-round priority.
