Unum has unbundled the features of its individual disability insurance so that employers have more flexibility to select options for employees who are not fully protected by their group disability plans.
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It also features an optional serious-illness benefit with a lump-sum disability payment for employees who have a heart attack, stroke or cancer, as well as access to income-replacement solutions.
"Most group disability plans put a cap on the amount of income they cover, leaving many key employees with the need for additional protection," according to Steven Joseph, senior vice president of individual disability operations for Unum.
In other Unum news, the carrier reports that its return-to-work rates for short-term disability claimants who have
Diane Garofalo, senior vice president f disability benefits for Unum, is encouraged by the findings, noting that "it means people are experiencing more effective, less debilitating treatments, but it also means they are returning to the sense of normalcy and routine that can be so beneficial during a difficult time."