Voluntary benefits

The mass media conglomerate’s robust benefits package ranges from eldercare and adoption assistance to entertainment perks, such as free TV and Internet services.

Assumptions about this product, such as lack of employee interest, are not accurate, says Colonial Life’s Pam Jenkins.

The accounting and consulting firm is helping its employees tackle their student loan debt.

The startup pays for employees’ weddings as well as college tuition of workers’ children.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

It’s no secret that new trends are continuing to shape the industry, while new technologies are changing how benefits professionals do their job.

Genworth CEO Tom McInerney has been selling assets to ensure the insurer has sufficient liquidity after it was hit by losses on its long-term care coverage.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

Largest U.S. life insurer, will phase out the use of Peanuts characters in its marketing.

With new ACA regulations potentially changing how plans operate, Bill Bade of Milliman offers solutions on to stay prepared.

Prudential Financial analysis shows improved financial wellness, productivity from customized packages.

Hot new offerings such as wedding payments and professional development opportunities are helping employers like JPMorgan Chase to attract and retain top talent.

Experts offer tips on how best to get employees on leave back into the office.

Young professionals want a flexible work environment in a technology-enabled job that caters to their needs in their professional and personal life.

A health problem in retirement can easily double monthly income needed, says MDRT’s William Marvin Richardson.

Ease of use, increased voluntary sales among several reasons, speaker at EBA’s Workplace Benefits Summit says.

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

Telemedicine, ID protection and financial guidance are all hot discount benefits through which industry vets Frank Villares and Debra Tucker say advisers can stand out from competitors.

Combining voluntary with major medical offerings in today’s self-service technology environment allows brokers to improve participation.

These perks encourage employees to stay with one employer for a longer time span, says Chegg's Tracy Clemente at EBN's Benefits Forum & Expo.