Voluntary Benefits

We have discussed the dangers faced by brokers who have not developed meaningful value-added, consultancy-based services for their employer clients.

As the economy improves, brokers and employers are doing more to expand benefit offerings to workers who are now less concerned about job security and more concerned about job benefits.

A new report highlights the gap between desired use of new technology such as video conferences to connect patients with doctors and the ability of providers to offer such services.

A recent study cited pressure to relax underwriting standards as the top concern of voluntary insurers.

Employees arent the only ones whod like some help negotiating the maze of voluntary benefits two out of five employers who dont already have a financial advisor to guide them say theyd be happy to have professional help.

Even employees covered by an employer-sponsored health plan remain confused about the benefits that are free of charge to them under health care reform law.