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Cancer is main cause for LTD claims

The American Cancer Society reports the number of cancer survivors in the United States has increased four-fold in the last 30 years, and prevalence of cancer is expected to double by 2030. Consequently, for the seventh consecutive year, cancer is the leading reason for long-term disability absence in 2007, according to Unum.
Benefits Binge

Whether advisers started selling it defensively to fight off an Aflac rep or if they were eager, early adopters, over 90% of employee benefits brokers now have some form of voluntary product in their portfolio, says Eastbridge, a consultancy focusing on worksite marketing.
Identity theft service providers turn conference hall into the octagon

A pair of identity theft players moving into the worksite looked as if they were going to turn the expo hall of a recent conference into their personal octagon.

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Benefits CE

Members can find discounted classes through the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.