Products
Assurant Specialty Property has added multifamily housing as a new distribution channel for ID Fraud Solutions, its consumer identity protection program.
AmWINS Group Benefits introduced a new product to help self-insured clients manage risk on the rising costs of specialty pharmaceuticals.
MetLife has announced its new Dental Health Manager, a proprietary dental disease management program providing participants with educational content and personalized report cards on their risk for oral disease and dental health.
Pan-American Life Insurance Group has launched a new member company, Pan-American Benefits Solutions, a provider of group benefits programs.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. (PHLY) has introduced its new Cyber Security Liability product tailored for small and middle-market customers.
Hewitt Associates has added participant advocacy services to its absence management solution, a move the company says improves the employee leave or disability experience through “a more holistic, personal touch.”
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Co. has initiated an enhanced awards program for third-party administrators (TPAs), who use its Guardian Choice and Guardian Advantage group retirement products.
The Hanover Insurance Group announced the availability of a new ocean cargo product it says offers broader coverage, specialized claims, and underwriting and loss control services to help partner agents build their business.
Crump Insurance Services announced a new offering for the manufacturing industry designed to cover financial losses from product recalls.
COBRAGuard, a COBRA administrator located in Mission, Kan., announced the launch of a third-party administrator (TPA) program it says allows seamless value delivery.

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