Voluntary Benefits

Voluntary benefits are a vital part of an employees benefits packageemployers can use them to attract and retain talent while still controlling costs. But Im shocked more employers arent offering pet insurance as a voluntary benefit.

Aflac Inc. on Wednesday posted an 8 percent rise in third-quarter net income, reaping the benefit of a stronger yen.

MetLife Inc. says its net income increased tenfold in the third quarter, boosted largely by its acquisition of Alico last year.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance said Wednesday it has approved a dividend payout of almost $5 billion for participating policyowners for 2012, the second largest payout in company history.

Avery Shapiro has no dental insurance, Pat Morris has limited dental coverage, Chenell Bass's state disability doesn't cover eyeglasses.

Now dealing with a medical emergency overseas can be a little less of a pain, as MetLife announced today its new international business travel medical coverage.

Four keys to an absence and disability management program that actually work

As recent surveys have shown, many employees regret missing opportunities to participate additional voluntary benefits, such as tax-advantaged benefits, which can help them save up to 40 percent on their routine and unavoidable health, dependent care and commuter costs.