Voluntary benefits

And Daniel J. Lebish believes advisers are “more and more” ready to succeed in this next phase of the business.

About one in three Fortune 500 companies now offer the voluntary product, but demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their pets.

The ranking, featuring dental, vision and voluntary benefit companies, is based on year-over-year revenue data compiled by analytics firm miEdge.

Between taking on debt for dependents and the high demand for graduate degrees in today’s workforce, people of all ages are carrying student loan debt, making student debt repayment benefits more valuable than ever.

Cost misconceptions keep them from buying policies, which provides educational opportunities for plan sponsors, says Web Benefit Design’s Jessica Campbell.

Advisers can help employees make the connection on the value of these benefits for their whole household through targeted education campaigns.

Between taking on debt for dependents and the high demand for graduate degrees in today’s workforce, people of all ages are carrying student loan debt, making student debt repayment benefits more valuable than ever.

Cost misperceptions keep them from buying policies, which provides an opportunity for advisers, says Web Benefit Design’s Jessica Campbell.

Insurers are getting more aggressive in promoting their voluntary products to brokers through better online tools, including improved agent portals.

Workers are nearly twice as likely to choose the financial protection products when they’re offered through their employer, finds a recent Cigna study.

There is ‘tons of opportunity' for advisers to educate workers on the financial security benefits of these products, says new Cigna study.

It’s a logical move for the brokerage and consulting firm and a strong step in the process of mainstreaming voluntary, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

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The company acquires enrollment and communications firm Univers in a bid to increase its presence in the ancillary benefits market.

Employers can get the most value out of their benefits through onboarding assistance and accommodations support, according to The Standard’s Brian Kost.

It’s a logical move for the brokerage and consulting firm and a strong step in the process of mainstreaming voluntary, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

The brokerage and benefits company is looking to create of an ‘end-to-end’ solution for clients with the move.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to help protect employees from the financial impact of cancer and other dreaded diseases.

As benefits become more complex, organizations are looking for expert guidance – creating opportunities for professionals looking to expand.