Voluntary Benefits

The number of policies sold increased 8% in the second quarter, outpacing premium growth.

U.S. District Judge Clay Land said in the order that he agreed with the plaintiffs' view that at least some insurance contracts might create obligations for an insurance company to protect the insureds' data.

Plan sponsors' hunger for information could collide with cost-management strategies.

More than half of adults in their 40s are part of the "sandwich generation," balancing care needs of aging parents and children while managing careers of their own.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of HR professionals said "employee feedback" is the top factor they consider when reevaluating spending account providers.

The rise of direct-to-consumer testing could affect employer plans' ability to track enrollee risk.