Voluntary Benefits

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In a BenefitsPro exclusive, AIG announced the merger of two of the carrier giants two benefits divisions into a single new business unit, AIG Benefit Solutions.

Transamerica Employee Benefits, formerly known as Transamerica Worksite Marketing, announced Tuesday the launch of a new voluntary prescription drug indemnity benefit that provides access to discounted prescription medications for employees who otherwise may not have access to affordable health care.

According to a new survey, a third of carriers feel that their companys current multi-states practices hurt sales.

When it comes to benefits, most employers tend to focus on health insurance. While the coverage is certainly important, this often leaves ancillary benefits, such as dental plans, as an afterthought.

HealthSpring Inc. shareholders have approved the insurer's planned acquisition by larger managed care provider Cigna Corp., moving the two companies closer to completing the deal.