All Voluntary Content http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/p/pweb/rssSubscribe.php Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:02:04 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/images/t/bsMagTheme/bs-logo-rss.gif http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/main Benefits Selling RSS Feed http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=628bddd21fd699a352f3285ed66f4bb1 Human resources professionals place a high value on home computers, so much so that they may expect employees to have one. Danielle Andrus Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f79ad5d44b04823c1ac7d1ec6fb07138 Between parties, travel plans and the dreaded trips to the mall, holidays are a naturally stressful time -- throw in a global economic crisis and productivity is bound to suffer. Danielle Andrus Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=d39952eea4fb9671e20a4a1b1934739e Businesses are re-evaluating their compensation and incentive plans in light of the brave, new economy we live in. Danielle Andrus Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=b8b7d5f8d5b1bd81b143833696f2331f Employees at Guitar Center can get one step closer to rock-god dreams through the company's GAIN program. Danielle Andrus Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=1a7e0d1c1ee91307d405ae850a771b1e From the "first date" dress code to free-drinks Fridays, one company goes above and beyond to make it's employees happy ... Danielle Andrus Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=2d33f0a696de074ed88b2e0f9b5f4806 Accident plans may be the most popular type of insurance written in the worksite marketplace. I would like to establish the reasons why you should be selling accident insurance if you are not, and why you should continue if you are currently marketing these plans. Chuck Eberle Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=1b5ef305031090e0dac44a5019dc6e01 A little behavioral economics can help brokers optimize pharmacy benefit plans. Benefits Selling staff Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=2d196edd4c839084ecaecaf2ab08cbb3 Pharmacy benefit managers source list Charlene Harris Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=3ad81546478c9f193b0143b690acc965 A recent survey by Employers Holdings Inc. found a whopping 96 percent of workers' compensation insurance decisions are made by restaurant owners themselves, and nearly three-quarters of owners use price as the main determinant in their decision. Danielle Andrus Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=11bf3df8aa54e0e9a50fdb84b6e2213f Readers beware: it is very possible that at the end of this article you won't be able to sell an accident policy. Jim Christenson Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=a9c607dd914638eed96587242a71e3f0 Employee assistance programs are often overlooked by benefits brokers, but they can be a valuable sales tool that cements your relationship to your client. Maureen Gleason Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=617d578e0caa1d544e6c0dd53094d4af Fluctuating gas prices are eating away employees' paychecks, but they offer employers an opportunity to find extra perks their employees are certain to appreciate. Danielle Andrus Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e494d87966505eeb0a0962ac950c2f53 As the current economy continues to affect consumer spending, critical illness policies are being considered in a new light, providing new opportunities for brokers. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=fda12794dd9436baf491103ebbbe62d7 A recent study by WorldatWork found telecommuting is on the rise. Forty-two percent of employers offered it in 2008, compared with 30 percent who offered it last year. Danielle Andrus Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=9bb22d4f30b1e0493f95d19551064674 Eastbridge Consulting Group looked at the sales reports from its annual study participants and found that sales of voluntary worksite products topped $5 billion in 2007 for the first time. Benefits Selling staff Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=b4968b5e20edab9cea3cc465aaa3afb8 Brokers selling voluntary can be divided into two camps. Gil Lowerre Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=0c93dc3d58f7321932a9d3354530f5d2 BenefitsCheckUp is a free online service from the National Council on Aging that allows older Americans or their caregivers to look up and enroll in benefits programs. Danielle Andrus Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=15e2ee3e8744b1788565292aae6287ce Percent of all workers with access to employer assistance for child care David A. Sharar, Russell Ha and Thomas Bjornson Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=acfbb08769fcdb61ee17c17a9fd1dd80 So much for taboo. Danielle Andrus Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=795c853a1e75c9ed6b71705ba2a289a1 As the demand for voluntary benefits rises, the profiles of three products are bound to grow. Find out what they are and why they're poised to gain ground. Mike Werling Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f5a9b8d9fef8b438bfd561ffd2681d5a 62 percent of employers pay for long-distance calls when employees call home during business travel. Benefits Selling staff Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=dd4c66777d9077d168c5c6bb377929de THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL GROUP launched a national partnership with MD Group Insurance, a national benefits consultant, to provide specialized group disability, life and accident insurance to physician groups. Amanda Buchanan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=7a3daad181487006415e3e2568426117 ELDORADO COMPUTING, a health benefit management solutions company, unveiled a new Platform independent BPO option, targeting the needs of health care payers that want to outsource non-core health care business processes. Amanda Buchanan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e18201ab96eed812bcac291b86c4ae79 ALLSTATE WORKPLACE DIVISION has developed a new critical illness coverage plan that helps individuals keep their finances intact when they become seriously ill. Amanda Buchanan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=a9c75859dc194d58eb50c2230dad42e2 COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE has made it easier for employees to be approved for voluntary cancer coverage by reducing the time an applicant must be cancer free to be eligible. Amanda Buchanan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100