Description: This article provides an overview of critical illness insurance: history, product description, and the three primary ways to offer critical illness coverage in the United States. This article also contains an illustration of an issue age premium rate calculation, as well as product features and rating applications specific to the various types of critical illness coverage.

Description: Health Watch, Issue 79, December 2015, Health Watch

Description: Voluntary health insurance coverage options are described including hospital indemnity, accident plans, disability insurance, and critical illness policies.

Description: The last three decades have witnessed an important rise in number of people with diabetes in Asia, especially Type 2 Diabetes. Like no other common condition, numerous innovations are currently entering the healthcare system that will soon have a significant impact on management of the condition. This presentation explores the role played by sensors/wearables, artificial intelligence, new drugs and diabetes apps. We assess the realistic potential of such advancements and give an outlook on medium-term pricing and product development.

Description: After witnessing strong sales of similar products in Japan and the United Kingdom, a number of U.S. insurers have recently jumped aboard the critical illness insurance express and are developing this product for sale in the United States.

Description: Stale portfolio got your sales down? In this session, you'll learn about the latest and greatest in product development trends and innovations which you can use to refresh and revitalize your products. At the conclusion of this session, attendees will have a better understanding on market trends in product development as well as leading innovations.

Description: Feature article with helpful hints on video conferencing and more!

Description: Source: This document is a whitepaper sourced from a health insurance industry analysis. It provides a detailed overview of the evolution and strategic importance of voluntary benefits within employer-sponsored health plans in the United States. Intent: The paper aims to inform healthcare stakeholders—particularly employers, insurers, and HR professionals—about the role of voluntary benefits in filling coverage gaps left by major medical plans. It outlines the historical development, market drivers, regulatory context (especially post-ACA), and future trends, with a focus on personalization, digital integration, and financial protection. Value: This resource offers practical insights and strategic guidance for enhancing benefits design and employee engagement.

Description: Discussion of recent developments in the taxation of noncoordinated benefits such as fixed indemnity, hospital indemnity, and specified disease insurance policies. Developments include a recent Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum and proposed triagency rulemaking that would impact non coordinated benefits.

Description: Offering supplemental benefits likes accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness to traditional worksite employees has become routine, but how do you handle gig workers? Traditionally these workers would be considered uninsurable, but can you afford to ignore them? The panel will discuss the unique factors of the gig economies and key thoughts for providing insurance in this space.