Role of Sales Reps growing in relevance to brokers, survey finds
LIMRA-OneAmerica findings reveal five-year climb in value of relationships between carrier sales representatives and employee benefits brokers.
Recent Employee Benefits News
Congress tacks SECURE Act to 2020 spending bill
House and Senate leaders include landmark retirement reform bill benefitting annuities in must-pass federal budget agreement.
Milliman report shows modest growth in individual disability insurance market
15 IDI market leaders record combined 2018 new premium sales of $401 million, a growth rate of 1.5%
Alight to acquire Hodges-Mace, enhancing health, voluntary benefit capabilities
With the addition of Hodges-Mace's highly configurable technology and high-touch enrollment services, Alight will be able to meet the needs of employers of nearly any size and will strengthen its reach into the growing health and voluntary benefits technology and services market.
EBRI analyzes new legislative proposals impacting employer retirement plans
Latest issue brief simulates the impact of proposed legislative fixes on the retirement system.
Strong CI, whole life sales spur voluntary benefits market growth in 2018
According to LIMRA research, the percentage of employers offering voluntary benefits has increased 11% since 2010 and the market grew 3% last year.
Just 4 in 10 employees protecting their paychecks
Snapshot of disability coverage revealed in new Harris Poll from OneAmerica.
10 Alarming Stats to Kick Off Disability Insurance Awareness Month
As the annual May campaign gets underway, we dive into some facts and figures that should pique consumer interest in a coverage they need but likely don’t have.
First-of-its-kind Consumer Benefits Coverage Index illustrates benefits spending patterns across U.S.
New index provides insights and creates a model to help consumers better understand and prioritize benefits investments.
Put empathy to work in managing workplace DI claims
If disability claims are part of your world, you need to consider ensuring that compassion is part of your agenda. Here’s an inside look at how the claims operations team at a carrier fosters compassion.
Individual life sales forecast calls for 3% growth in 2019
U.S. individual life insurance sales are expected to rise 3% to $15.0 billion in 2019, according to LIMRA’s just-released annual predictions report. Growth also expected in technology and workplace retirement savings plans.