Voluntary Benefits

You might have heard since, you know, were actually promoting it that left-wing bullhorn Howard Dean will be a featured keynote speaker at Benefits Selling Expo in San Antonio in May.

A round-up of the weeks employee benefits news, reports and controversy

When one thinks of accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a single, simple type of policy springs to mind.

Humana has launched a new dental plan available to individuals called the HumanaOne Dental Loyalty PlusSM Plan, designed for people seeking coverage for preventive care and other services with the flexibility to choose the dentist they prefer.

Insurer MetLife Inc. plans to buy Eastern European insurance divisions from London-based Aviva PLC as part of its strategy to expand overseas and focus on markets it considers high growth.

Good news for brokers looking to score some voluntary sales: Only 39 percent of U.S. households recall having an opportunity to buy life insurance in the past two years, says a LIMRA study.