Voluntary products were a key ingredient of employee benefit packages last year in the face of challenging times, with sales figures revealing a compelling story. Bullish activity was highlighted in research from LIMRA International and the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, but what will happen to these plans as the economy rebounds?
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