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Life Insurance vs. AD&D

Fringe Benefit Analysts

When choosing your coverage options, you may be aware of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D). What Is Life Insurance? Life insurance gives a policy holder’s family members financial protection should he or she die of an accident, illness or natural causes. What Is AD&D?

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Voluntary benefits: A guide for your first-time enrollees

WEX Inc.

Here are some prime examples: Supplemental life insurance : This benefit allows you to bolster your life insurance coverage, ensuring your loved ones are well taken care of in case of the unexpected. Pet care peace of mind : Pet insurance means you never have to choose between your pet's health and your wallet.

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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

Examples of voluntary benefits are: Supplemental life insurance Critical illness Pet insurance Voluntary benefits are additional perks that an employer can offer at a discounted group rate, with the employee either fully or partially paying for the benefits through a payroll deduction. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Study Pegs Group Benefits Return on Investment at 47%

InterWest Insurance Services

Chamber of Commerce, found that firms with 100 or more workers to whom they offer group health benefits gained from increased productivity, reduced direct medical costs (for self-insured firms), tax benefits and improved retention and recruitment.

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Taking a Holistic Approach Business Succession Planning

AssuredPartners

Having a clear vision of how the business will operate and who will lead the organization in the future is important to effectively transition. Estate planning that maximizes growth and minimizes taxes should be top of mind for business owners. Two ways to achieve these outcomes are with executive benefits and life insurance.

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What is ancillary health insurance?

Higginbotham

Ancillary benefits can also include benefits outside your medical insurance, such as dental, vision, life and disability insurance. There are two main types of ancillary health insurance: voluntary benefits and employer contributory benefits. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance. Vision Insurance.

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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

Payroll taxes 2. Health insurance Those benefits provide a baseline of employee expectations. Health insurance 2. Dental or vision insurance 4. Considering health care and life insurance 5. Retiree health insurance 6. The mandatory benefits form the foundation of all employee benefit packages.