Employee benefits

Kantor & Kantor, LLP hires on Scott M. Lempert, Esq. as one of their new partners for 2022

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantor & Kantor, LLP is pleased to welcome the addition of Scott M. Lempert to the law firm.

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  • NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kantor & Kantor, LLP is pleased to welcome the addition of Scott M. Lempert to the law firm.
  • You can reach Mr. Lempert via email at [email protected] or call our Northridge, California main office at (818) 886-2525.
  • Kantor & Kantor is recognized as one of the most experienced, reliable, and persistent law firms in the field of insurance, Erisa and pension law.
  • The attorneys at Kantor & Kantor bring a wealth of experience litigating in both Federal and State Courts throughout the country.

Edenred México Signs Strategic Alliance With Medicato for the Integral Health of Mexicans

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Under this premise, Edenred Mxico has formed an alliance with Medicato , a telehealth technology platform that connects users with specialist doctors, providing remote medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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  • Under this premise, Edenred Mxico has formed an alliance with Medicato , a telehealth technology platform that connects users with specialist doctors, providing remote medical care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Both companies have created Be Well , a digital magazine focused on wellness 360 with specialized topics on integral health, an essential focus point for all Mexicans.
  • "This addresses one of the main challenges in Mexico and LATAM, which is access to quality care.
  • Meet and chat with health professionals instantly and receive high-quality online medical care 24/7, advice, diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions.

Benefitfocus' 2022 State of Employee Benefits™ Report Reveals Employers' Persistence in Meeting Employee Needs by Diversifying Benefit Offerings

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), an industry-leading cloud-based benefits administration technology company that simplifies benefits administration for employers, health plans and brokers, today announced the release of its fifth annual State of Employee BenefitsTM report. As employers continue to manage the complexity of the evolving workforce, the report uncovers how employer benefit packages have shifted to meet a more diverse set of needs with the goal of attracting and retaining talent. At the same time, employee enrollment data shows a shift in how employees are prioritizing financial security.

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  • CHARLESTON, S.C., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT),anindustry-leadingcloud-based benefits administration technology company that simplifies benefits administration for employers, health plans and brokers, today announced the release of its fifth annual State of Employee BenefitsTM report.
  • At the same time, employee enrollment data shows a shift in how employees are prioritizing financial security.
  • "In its second consecutive year analyzing pandemic era benefit trends, The State of Employee Benefits reveals how employers are responding to new challenges and evolving workforce dynamics," said Matt Levin, CEO of Benefitfocus.
  • Interesting findings from the report include:
    Employers are persistent about diversifying health benefits packages, increasing flexibility and placing a greater emphasis on voluntary benefit options across a variety of categories.

The Standard Promotes Micah Rubenstein to Assistant Vice President of Long Term Disability Claims and Disability Management Resources

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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Standard Insurance Company ("The Standard) announced today that Micah Rubenstein has been promoted to assistant vice president of Long Term Disability Claims and Disability Management Resources.

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  • Standard Insurance Company ("The Standard) announced today that Micah Rubenstein has been promoted to assistant vice president of Long Term Disability Claims and Disability Management Resources.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220401005074/en/
    Micah Rubenstein, assistant vice president of Long Term Disability Claims and Disability Management Resources at The Standard.
  • In his new role, Rubenstein will be responsible for LTD claims and Disability Management Resources including clinical administration and the special investigation unit.
  • Micah has been building his leadership skills and expertise in LTD for nearly three decades, said Jeanne Bailey, vice president of Claims at The Standard.

OneAmerica® Names Joe Ingream as SVP of Employee Benefits

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneAmerica® has named Joe Ingream to lead its Employee Benefits business, with a focus on group life and disability coverage for working Americans. In his role as senior vice president, Ingream will be responsible for all aspects of the business, including overseeing strategy, distribution, underwriting, product development and service.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --OneAmericahas named Joe Ingream to lead its Employee Benefits business, with a focus on group life and disability coverage for working Americans.
  • "OneAmerica is fortunate to add such a capable leader with varied group benefits experience to sustainably grow and aggressively lead our business into the future," said Jeff Holley, executive vice president at OneAmerica.
  • "The OneAmerica commitment to growth and innovation, combined with its mutuality and values-based culture, creates an opportunity to lead a successful team and further expand its employee benefits business."
  • Before entering the insurance industry, Ingream spent 14 years as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy, specializing in clinical pathology.

401(play) Names New Executive To Lead Benefit Solutions Group

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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"Our customers expect us to help advise and share our expertise around benefits and Ms. Brednich will help lead our team in this area."

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  • "Our customers expect us to help advise and share our expertise around benefits and Ms. Brednich will help lead our team in this area."
  • 401(play) is an innovative employee benefit offering that is changing how employees and employers view PTO.
  • The 401(play) set of tools allows employees to save for vacations travel through payroll deductions and purchase vacation accommodations at a discount.
  • To schedule an appointment to learn how 401(play) can enhance your employee benefit offering visit http://www.401play.com .

YourCoach.Health Appoints Four New Members to Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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"It's a privilege to welcome these esteemed individuals to our advisory board.

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  • "It's a privilege to welcome these esteemed individuals to our advisory board.
  • Each brings decades of experience and a background that's uniquely positioned to drive the growth of our multifaceted organization," said Marina Borukhovich, CEO & Founder of YourCoach.Health.
  • Dr. Kate Wolin is an entrepreneurial executive and behavioral epidemiologist with an expansive career in academia and consumer health.
  • We're confident that our advisory board will help champion health coaches as changemakers in the health and wellness industries."

The Standard Promotes Cristi Dayton to Second Vice President of Retirement Plans Strategy and Business Improvement

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Cristi Dayton has been promoted to second vice president of Retirement Plans Strategy and Business Improvement.

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  • Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) announced today that Cristi Dayton has been promoted to second vice president of Retirement Plans Strategy and Business Improvement.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220304005029/en/
    Cristi Dayton, Second Vice President of Retirement Plans Strategy and Business Improvement, The Standard (Photo: Business Wire)
    In her new role, Dayton is responsible for the business improvement functions in Retirement Plans including project management, systems support, Lean and learning and development.
  • Dayton joined The Standard in 1991, beginning her 30-year career in Employee Benefits as a premium processor.
  • Dayton then shifted her focus to technology and project management as senior director of Information Technology Solutions and later as leader of the Retirement Plans program management office.

Independence American Insurance Company Deploys the FINEOS Platform to Further Digital Transformation, Speed to Market, and Foster Business Growth

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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FINEOS Corporation ( ASX:FCL ) today announced that premier pet insurance underwriter, Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), will leverage the cloud native FINEOS Enrollment Portal for business critical functions supporting its industry-first PetPartners Group Pet Insurance product.

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  • FINEOS Corporation ( ASX:FCL ) today announced that premier pet insurance underwriter, Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), will leverage the cloud native FINEOS Enrollment Portal for business critical functions supporting its industry-first PetPartners Group Pet Insurance product.
  • IAIC will employ the FINEOS Enrollment Portal with extensions, a new FINEOS Platform component within the FINEOS Engage solution.
  • The FINEOS Platform is the only purpose-built, end-to-end SaaS insurance solution for the life, accident and health market.
  • Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, PetPartners is the marketer and administrator of pet insurance, underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company, both owned by Independence Pet Group.

FINEOS Announces Strong Adoption in 2021 of Updated Purpose-Built FINEOS Platform Among Tier-1&2 Employee Benefits Insurance Carrier Clients

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Our continuous delivery model enables our clients to stay current with market needs, applying modern agile methods to complex core system requirements.

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  • Our continuous delivery model enables our clients to stay current with market needs, applying modern agile methods to complex core system requirements.
  • The FINEOS Platform is purpose-built to support integrated Group, Voluntary and Absence Management on a single integrated SaaS platform.
  • The FINEOS Platform was designed from the outset for Employee Benefit carriers who wish to have a single integrated platform with the flexibility to serve employers and employees for all of their leave and employee protection benefits.
  • These carriers are also perfectly positioned to quickly adopt the full FINEOS AdminSuite, FINEOS Engage and FINEOS Insight digital and data driven add-on products.