Our emotional state has an important connection to our oral health, according to a growing body of research. A CareQuest report reveals the top ways that dental and mental health are entwined based on their own research and other scientific literature. The report compares those who suffer from mental health issues to those who do not:
A study by Eastbridge projects that 2022 voluntary benefits sales will exceed pre-pandemic levels and return to historical growth rates. Brokers say they are expecting increased interest in voluntary benefits from employers and employees this year.
The year ended well for workplace benefits sales, particularly life insurance, which recorded double-digit growth in the fourth quarter and the year, according to a LIMRA survey.
Patrick Leary of LIMRA says that, “Insurance benefits remain a high priority for employees. New annualized premium for workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products rose in 2021."
Life Insurance
The pandemic has spurred many people to start end-of-life planning. Sixty-five percent of consumers now have a will and a life insurance policy, according to a survey by Consumer Affairs. Respondents took out an average of $60,000 in coverage for a life insurance policy.
Ten years is the most typical term. Encouragingly, 88% say their life insurance policy meets their needs.
