ING Employee Benefits has partnered with Everest, the nation's first funeral planning and concierge service, in a marketing agreement to offer a comprehensive life insurance option. Group life customers and their families will receive vital information and planning resources they need to help make decisions about funeral arrangements. The service can be added to a new or existing group life contract.

"ING is committed to making all facets of life better and easier," said Ivan Gilreath, President of ING Employee Benefits. "When a loved one passes away, employees are under immense grief and stress. But with group life benefits from ING, and Everest acting as the consumer's advocate, employees and their families can more easily handle the difficult – and very expensive – task of planning a funeral."