Voluntary benefits

On this Friday the 13th, here are 11 things employees are doing (or not doing) with their benefits that benefit managers might find kind of scary.

Though most workers are still in the dark about such products, they see the value once explained, according to Sun Life research.

There are three reasons the sale of a life policy to a third-party investor can be a good option, says Ovid’s Peter Colis.

Student loan repayment program, free gym membership and a stocked kitchen and bar are among the benefits offered to employees at the Austin-based PR analytics company.

Identity theft insurance, financial counseling services, tuition assistance, elder care and egg freezing all are benefits that will continue to rise in popularity, predicts Purchasing Power’s Elizabeth Halkos.

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

Eliminate common objections from prospects’ vocabulary through adviser Eric Silverman’s ‘proven system.’

Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.

Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.

Employers need to be deliberate about what information they send, how they delivered it and provide a reasons why younger workers should care.

In the wake of its Starmount acquisition, the insurer is expanding into new supplemental coverage, which it calls ‘a boost for brokers.’

Benchmarking tool in a new study demonstrates reduced workplace distress, increased engagement in ways not previously measured.

With an ever-changing benefits landscape, having an inside look from industry experts is crucial to best strategize how to tackle any oncoming challenges. Over the course of the year, these were some of the top blog contributions received at EBN.

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.