Aetna is selling its group life and disability insurance and absence management businesses to property and casualty insurer Hartford for $1.45 billion, the companies announced Monday. The deal, which is expected to close in early November, will allow Aetna to focus on its core health insurance products, industry analysts said. …
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Disability insurance: why you need it
Your most valuable asset is not your house, your car or your retirement account. It is the ability to earn a living. Disability insurance pays part of your income if you cannot work for an extended period due to illness or injury. “Anyone who depends on a paycheck should have …
Read More »Do you really need long term disability insurance? : Blows
If you are suddenly unable to work for an extended period of time due to illness, injury or accident, long term disability insurance can save the day. Rich LaSalle / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Rich LaSalle / Getty Images If you are suddenly unable to work for an …
Read More »Long-term disability insurance gets little attention, but can pay off big
michelle andrews “It won’t happen to me.” This sentiment may explain consumers’ attitude towards long-term disability insurance, which pays part of your income if you are unable to work. Sixty-five percent of respondents surveyed this year by LIMRA, an association of financial services and insurance companies, said most people need …
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