Voluntary Benefits Voice Publication

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The future of employee benefits lies not just in what is offered, but in how effectively it is communicated—and now is the time to lead that change. Read the June Voluntary Benefits Voice to learn more about trends in benefit communication and engagement!

We talk a lot about employee wellbeing - but are we actually implementing effective strategies? We talk mental wellness, financial wellness, and even wellness benefits, in the May edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice!

The benefits industry is evolving and as Voluntary Benefits become integrated into holistic benefits strategies - things that were not as important in the past are becoming key priorities today. We talk benefits education, carrier selection strategy, utilization reporting and more in the April edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice!

The Mental Health Parity Act, state FMLA programs have impacted our business over the last 12 months and will continue to drive change in the future. How does this legislation impact you, and in what areas do industry leaders anticipate the need for legislative involvement in the future? Read our March publication to find out!

Technology could be the single biggest driver of innovation in the Voluntary / Workplace Benefits industry today. How are industry stakeholders harnessing it to enhance experiences across the entire value chain? Read our February edition to find out!

What does 2025 have in store for the Voluntary / Workplace Benefits industry? We share market predictions and trends this month, analyze the shift to non-traditional benefit payment methods and, LIMRA even shares their insights on the changing workplace benefits landscape.

This month we focus on the importance of structuring benefits for executives in the workforce, we discuss benefit administration technology after the Ease acquisition, the importance of leveraging technology to capture EOI, and we even ask brokers the question on everyone's mind... what goes into their carrier recommendations! 

Sometimes we get busy in the day to day and forget the impact we are having. In the November edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice magazine we are sharing impact stories, providing an update on advances in claims, and even "saying the unsaid". 

Employee wellbeing is becoming a growing focus in the workplace. How can we support these initiatives? Explore new solutions in the October edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice magazine to learn more about enhancing employee wellbeing from a physical, mental, and financial aspect.

Benefits of yesterday may not fit the needs of your clients today. In this edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice, we explore the world of international benefits, get tips on how to enhance employee education and engagement, and even talk about the Auto & Home Insurance marketplace.

Innovation in the employee benefits industry is rapidly accelerating, allowing us to leverage technology to meet the evolving needs and expectations of clients and consumers. In this edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice, we explore new technologies that can enhance the customer experience, the impact of outdated policy administration systems, the concept of a Lifestyle Spending Account, and insights from LIMRA on how economic factors affect employee benefits.

What Should You Know About The Supplemental Health Benefits Market Today? What is a Minimum Loss Ratio? We dive into these topics, what people really think about GA overrides, panel subsidies, and heaped commission and more this month.

Are you curious how Voluntary Benefit sales fared in 2023? Are you looking for benefit solutions to help support your clients' DEIB strategies?  Do you wonder why setting up file feeds can be so cumbersome? Read our June publication to learn about these topics, and hear from leading women in our industry today.

Technology and the gig economy are changing the definition of "work" today. How do we as an industry adapt our strategies to fit the needs of tomorrow? How can we equip our clients with the right resources to help them in their efforts to attract and retain gig, contract, and part-time employees? We dive into this topic, Disability Insurance Awareness Month, what is on the mind of the employee, finding the right mentor, and more this month!

Technology has helped our industry to evolve by helping us to better connect with our customers, bringing our clients administrative efficiencies, and so much more. Read the April publication to learn about new technologies changing the marketplace, the use of AI in our industry, an explanation of what claims integration really is (and the various forms of it), and even how technology is helping the Long-Term Care insurance industry.

The small group segment of our marketplace is all to often avoided as brokers and carriers tend to invest in up-market strategies. However, there is a great need to provide employer groups with less than 500 employees robust benefit solutions. We dive into this topic and more this month!

Benefits education, engagement and enrollment has moved from a one-size-fits-all approach to a custom solution to meet the needs of the workforce today. In this edition we cover enrollment trends, decision support tools, technology and more!

What does 2024 have in store for the Voluntary / Workplace Benefits industry? We share market predictions, tips and trends this month!

Identity Theft and Cyber Risk impact organizations large and small - this issue covers trends in the identity theft marketplace, ponders the future of wellness benefits in our industry, shares insights on the proposed Federal Triagency rule and more.

Legal Coverage is trending in the marketplace not only for the solutions it provides to support financial wellness, but also as a lifestyle benefit support DEI(b) efforts. Industry experts weigh in on the future of legal coverage in the November edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice!

Critical Illness insurance is a key plan in our marketplace and provides valuable solutions to members. This month, we are providing information on trends from industry leaders and much more!

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and we are spreading the word about Life Insurance with Updates on Trends from Industry Leaders and more!

Awareness of Hospital Indemnity insurance in the marketplace has surged over the past couple of years - learn about what is trending in Hospital Indemnity coverage & how to best communicate with employees in our August publication.

We are seeing some changes in legislation that might impact your business - read this edition to stay up-to-date on everything you need to know!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a key client initiative today as our clients work to enhance their benefits and policies. Learn more about the solutions we can provide to promote DEI(b) in our roles as benefits advisors.

The world of Disability Insurance is evolving as states enact state programs and leave laws - what do you need to know to better equip your clients and members for the future?

Pet Insurance is a highly requested benefit in our industry today - learn how to implement it successfully!

All things Ethics when it comes to Voluntary Benefits

Financial Wellness is the theme and Voluntary Benefits is the game!

Voluntary Advantage is here! Read our first edition of the Voluntary Benefits Voice to learn more.