Voluntary benefits

Companies aren’t really giving potential employees what they want, a new survey finds.

If the rich get richer, one way is they have better insurance, heftier 401(k) plans, and a sturdier all-around benefits package. And the trend is making America's already wide income gap even worse.

Each year, Employee Benefit Adviser magazine grants awards to recognize excellence and innovation in the field. Nominations are due July 25.

With employers increasingly turning to VBs to fill coverage gaps, insurers like Unum are offering new systems to automate enrollment.

Increased competition, more sophisticated brokers are changing the space, Gil Lowerre of Eastbridge Consulting says at EBA’s Workplace Benefits Mania.

The share of workers who telecommute, at least some of the time, has grown from 19% in 2003 to 24% last year, according to new BLS numbers.

Are employees substituting professional diagnoses for quicker and cheaper results at the risk of their health?

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.

With employers increasingly turning to VBs to fill coverage gaps, insurers like Unum are offering new systems to automate enrollment.

UK-based firm launches product aimed at helping brokers to make such services more accessible to employees, says company CEO Grahame Cohen.

Proper education of brokers and advisers is critical to the success and improved public trust of long-term care insurance

Boxed CEO Chieh Huang reveals the surprising perks he offers his employees — and why it pays off.

Multiple reports on the value of teleworking, flexible scheduling and so-called ‘soft’ benefits have emerged recently. Employers shouldn’t ignore them.

How can these products become even more successful? MetLife VP Randy Stram shares recent trends in CI, accident insurance and more in this video from CIAB’s Employee Benefits Leadership Forum.

Boxed CEO Chieh Huang reveals the surprising perks he offers his employees — and why it pays off.

The fastest-growing workforce population is also adopting the most pets, making the coverage an increasingly requested benefit.

Today’s workforce needs realistic benefits that solve everyday challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.

The fastest-growing workforce population is also adopting the most pets, making the coverage an increasingly requested benefit.

Flexible scheduling, a workplace culture centered on trust and employee recognition programs are vital to employers’ attraction and retention efforts, suggest two new reports.

Today's busy workforce needs realistic benefits that solve day-to-day challenges and maximize convenience, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel.