Voluntary benefits

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.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

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.

Four often-missed signs of depression that can have a hidden impact on workplace productivity and overall staff morale.

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.

Employees at the health insurer who take advantage of the company’s education benefits tend to stay and grow with the company, finds a new study.

The company platform will now support the payback of loan contributions for working parents to support their child’s college education.

The company announces its platform will now support the payback of Federal Parent PLUS loan contributions for working parents who take out loans to support their child’s college education.

Making it easy for employees to shop and enroll in supplemental products increases uptake, boosts loyalty and leaves workers better protected, according to ADP’s Gerry Leonard.

Making it easy for employees to shop and enroll in supplemental products increases uptake, boosts loyalty and leaves workers better protected, according to ADP’s Gerry Leonard.