Brian Kost

Brian Kost

Program Director

Kost is the program director for Standard Insurance Company’s Workplace Possibilities program. He has been with The Standard since 2007 and was instrumental in creating the program that exists today. Brian implements and coordinates several on-site programs that allow employees to get back to work more quickly and maintain productivity, and he develops and maintains the metrics that monitor companies’ success. With more than 30 years of experience, Brian is a results-driven manager with a successful track record of innovative program design in reducing absence, improving return-to-work outcomes and helping employees become more productive. He holds a master’s degree in career and guidance counseling. He also is a certified rehabilitation counselor and ergonomist.

Disability insurance

Benefits Think 4 tips to uncover education groups’ DI needs

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

March 29

Disability insurance

Benefits Think 4 tips to uncover education groups’ DI needs

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

March 23

Benefits Think Timeliness is critical in ADAAA compliance

Employers could be waiting too long to provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.

By Brian Kost

March 8

Benefits Think Timeliness is critical in ADAAA compliance

Employers could be waiting too long to provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.

By Brian Kost

February 24

Benefits Think ADAAA or FMLA: Navigating employee leaves of absence

In most cases, an employer isn’t aware of the proper course of action for determining when or how to help an employee return says The Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

October 13

Benefits Think ADAAA or FMLA: Navigating employee leaves of absence

In most cases, an employer isn’t aware of the proper course of action for determining when or how to help an employee return says The Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

October 11

Disability insurance

Benefits Think 4 steps to starting a disability program

Brian Kost of Standard Insurance Co. guides the way to avoiding the pitfalls of implementing a new hardship plan.

By Brian Kost

October 4

Disability insurance

Benefits Think 4 steps to start your clients’ disability program

Brian Kost of Standard Insurance Co. guides the way to avoiding the pitfalls of implementing a new hardship plan.

By Brian Kost

September 20

Disability insurance

Benefits Think The do’s and don’ts of a successful stay-at-work accommodation

Helping employees with disabilities stay at work is easier than you might think.

By Brian Kost

July 19

Disability insurance

Benefits Think How advisers can refresh their approach to disability sales

Some brokers are more tuned in to clients’ plans than others, but all would benefit from a comprehensive understanding of DI, says The Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

July 12

Disability insurance

Benefits Think The do’s and don’ts of a successful stay-at-work accommodation

Helping employees with disabilities stay at work is easier than you might think.

By Brian Kost

July 6

Disability insurance

Benefits Think 5 benefits of partnering with group disability carriers

Employers can get the most value out of their benefits through onboarding assistance and accommodations support, according to The Standard’s Brian Kost.

By Brian Kost

May 25

Benefits Think Answers to 3 common questions about disability management

Benefit managers often struggle to figure out where to start the reasonable-accommodations process and when or how to bring in outside resources to help.

By Brian Kost

May 9

Benefits Think Answers to 3 common questions about disability management

Benefit managers often struggle to figure out where to start the reasonable-accommodations process and when or how to bring in outside resources to help.

By Brian Kost

May 4

Advisor strategies

Benefits Think Are employers set up to correctly manage remote workers?

Telecommuting is a fast-growing trend, but clients may need help from advisers to properly oversee at-home employees and their benefit needs.

By Brian Kost

April 13

Advisor strategies

Benefits Think Four ways to keep ill, injured staff productive

Accommodating employees who are experiencing disabling illnesses or injuries can help them work more comfortably, boost output and minimize absences.

By Brian Kost

March 22

Advisor strategies

Benefits Think Four ways to help clients undertake employee workplace accommodations

Advisers can make use of these best practices to lower the costs and increase the effectiveness of employer disability programs.

By Brian Kost

March 17

Benefits Think Why 2016 wellness programs should address presenteeism

Commentary: Without it, your clients might be missing the full picture of what really is impacting their employees overall health and productivity.

By Brian Kost

January 8

Healthcare benefits

Benefits Think How health-related lost productivity can affect your clients

Commentary: Many brokers underestimate the impact a comprehensive disability management philosophy can have on the total cost of an employee benefits program.

By Brian Kost

September 4

Healthcare benefits

Benefits Think More than just a chair

Commentary: When it comes to disabilities, employers need to do more than simply provide accommodations.

By Brian Kost

August 3