People don't get to choose the illnesses that render them too disabled to work, but insurance companies have the power to approve or deny claims based on where in the body their condition exists. It's ...

At the same time, short-term disability claims related to obesity have increased by 3,300 percent, according to Cigna's study. Many of these absences can likely be attributed to the increasing ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Individual short-term disability insurance represents a strong selling opportunity for agents and brokers. According to LIMRA, 14% of Americans own any type of disability insurance coverage, long-term ...

Short-term disability is benefit that gives you temporary income, lasting from several weeks to several months, in the event you are unable to work due to an illness or injury. In the United States, ...

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) has made a new strategic partnership with EvolutionIQ, a technology company with an artificial intelligence-driven platform that ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disability claims for joint disorders and musculoskeletal issues have increased significantly over the past 10 years in the U.S., according to data from Unum. As ...

When Justin Gimotea’s anxiety and depression flared in 2023, he did what an increasing number of American workers do: He took a leave of absence. He filed a claim for temporary disability benefits to ...

If you receive a denial letter from your insurer, seek legal advice before appealing the decision, says a leading disability ...

Short-Term Disability (STD) provides employees with income when they are absent from work due to a non-work related illness or injury. What are RIT's Short Term Disability benefits? RIT short term ...