Workplace absences due to short-term disability were reduced 15 percent among high-risk individuals who received supportive services through a CIGNA pilot program, according to preliminary results presented earlier this month at the Disability Management Employer Coalitions International Conference.

The federal health reform laws limits on commissions have left insurance brokers scrambling to protect their incomes. Increasingly, more brokers are turning to software to safeguard revenue streams and generate new business.

UnitedHealthcare is now offering Dominions Select Plan (same as a DHMO) dental product to its clients in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Making travel plans can get easier thanks to a new program from MetLife.

Most Americans arent aware of the importance of critical illness insuranceand thats something that needs to change, experts say.

HealthEquity acquired health savings account administrator First Horizon Msaver from First Tennessee Bank National Association.

Given the uncertain impact of health care reform and a rocky economy, theres a lot for a broker to worry about these days. And its all having a big effect on how they are looking at the benefits industry.

Prudential announced its developed an online tool for disability insurance clients.