In the Media

Technology and social media have brought about big changes in the insurance industry. Breanna Scott, director of product and service management at The Standard, says that brokers are in the best position to provide detailed information and consultation to help employers tailor attractive benefits packages for their employees. She discusses how to be a consultative resource to clients in her Life & Advisor Magazine article, “DI: Above and Beyond” (accessed July 6, 2016).

Many employees don't sign up for Voluntary coverage because they don't fully understand how products can protect their financial assets. Danielle Lehman, product marketing manager with The Standard, suggests how to position both Critical Illness and Accident insurance to employees in her Employee Benefit Adviser article, “How Focusing on Family Can Improve Voluntary Sales” (accessed June 13, 2016).

In 2014, it was estimated that 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States had at least one major depressive episode over the past year. Dr. Jeff Guardalabene, mental health case manager with The Standard, explains how to approach the sensitive subject of mental health conditions at work. By understanding four signs, you can help your clients create a healthier and more productive work environment for all employees.

Read his Employee Benefit Adviser article, “How to Help Clients Identify and Support Employees With Mental Health Issues” (accessed May 24, 2016).

Preparing for employees to take a disability leave for an illness or injury can be a stressful experience.

Brian Kost, program manager for The Standard's Workplace Possibilities^SM program, advises human resources managers about how to start the process for employees taking a disability leave, in his Employee Benefit News article, “Answers to 3 Common Questions About Disability Management” (accessed May 6, 2016).