Assurant Employee Benefits announces new employee-paid, voluntary benefits

Assurant Employee Benefits now offers cancer, critical illness, accident and gap insurance as employee-paid, voluntary benefits. These products provide competitive benefits backed by Assurant Employee Benefits' commitment to customer service. Initially available in 16 states, these products will be introduced to additional markets throughout the year.

Currently, less than 35 percent of employers offer these types of voluntary benefits to employees, but the need for the coverage continues to grow. One in two American men and one in three women are at risk for developing cancer, and accident or illness will force 1 in 5 U.S. employees to miss work for at least a year before they turn 65.

Assurant Employee Benefits' goal is to make these coverage options accessible to more employers and their employees. Enrollment is easy and flexible, giving brokers and employers the ability to customize the sign-up process. In addition, a group plan offers guarantee issue with a minimum number of employees, making the enrollment process easy. And each policy comes with Assurant Employee Benefits' experienced and dedicated claims department to answer questions and guide claimants through the claims process.

"We know that traditional medical insurance doesn't cover everything that comes up in life, and that's why we're offering these voluntary products," says Tim Knott, senior vice president of strategic markets and product management.  "Our product development team conducted extensive research to ensure these policies offer what people really need in these situations. We are committed to providing simple and reliable solutions to our customers as Assurant Employee Benefits strives to be a one-stop shop for all ancillary benefit needs."