News June 14, 2024

NEW CE Accredited Course: Voluntary Benefits 101

In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of offering voluntary benefits to their employees as part of their comprehensive benefits package. Organizations offering flexible benefits plans increased from 30.0% in 2019 to 39.5% in 2023. The rise in voluntary benefits signifies a shift towards personalized solutions.

Our latest continuing education course, Voluntary Benefits 101 is tailored specifically for advisors in the health benefits industry. This comprehensive course delves into the workplace trends that drive the need for innovation group insurance plans, advantages, and key features of voluntary insurance.

Why this course matters

With the labor market tightening and business environments constantly changing, organizations are seeking innovative ways to support their employees’ health and financial wellbeing.

Voluntary benefits offer employers a versatile and flexible solution to address their workers’ needs effectively, often at minimal or no cost. These benefits play a crucial role in enhancing retention rates and attracting skilled workers. Even small businesses can compete with larger companies by leveraging voluntary benefits to level the playing field for their employees.

What you’ll gain

Voluntary Benefits 101 is designed for advisors seeking practical information about voluntary benefits. This course provides insights into current market trends, challenges, and solutions, highlighting the significant advantages that voluntary Critical Illness, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance offer to organizations and employees.

Course highlights

  • Distinctions between voluntary benefits and traditional employer-sponsored insurance
  • Fundamental workplace changes driving change and demands in benefit plans
  • Advantages to employers and employees
  • Insights surrounding critical illness, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Supporting organizations in adopting voluntary benefits

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