American General Life Cos. introduced LTC LaunchPad, a tool it calls a streamlined, automated application process for its long-term care insurance.

Securian recently rolled out its Personal Savings Illustration, customized specifically for employees who are eligible but not participating in their retirement plans.

Aflac announced that a new acquisition has allowed it to offer voluntary group benefits to companies with as few as 100 employees.

Assist America, a provider of global emergency services through employee benefit plans, has expanded the scope of its program to include comprehensive identity theft prevention and resolution services.

The Phoenix Cos. introduced a new series of indexed annuities it says brings flexibility and diversification to the marketplace.

Lincoln Financial Group recently launched Lincoln VULONE (2010), a hybrid product combining the no-lapse benefits of a universal life policy with the growth potential and protection of a variable policy with guarantees, the company said.

The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America has developed new annual maximum dental options it says is designed to help business owners stretch their benefit dollars and make dental coverage available to more employees.

American General Life Cos. says its new universal life insurance product, ContinUL, offers “affordable” death benefit coverage with secondary guarantees and flexible features allowing customization.

Citing a lack of action by Congress on estate tax legislation and a desire to help advisors stay informed, the Principal Financial Group has launched a new website to provide information and tools to aid clients’ estate planning.

The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America is now offering medial and dental professionals the opportunity to protect their ability to repay their student loans in the event they become disabled.