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Group life and accidental death coverage

Group life insurance is one of the benefits employees value most, and one of the simplest to offer. Add accidental death and dismemberment coverage for extra protection.

Group lifeA benefit paid to the employee's family
Accidental death and dismembermentExtra protection for accidents
Basic or voluntaryEmployer paid, employee paid, or both

How it works

  • Basic group life: the employer provides a set amount for each employee.
  • Voluntary life: employees can buy more, and often cover a spouse and children.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment: pays for a death or a serious covered injury caused by an accident.
  • Coverage is issued on one group policy, which keeps administration simple.

Why employers offer it

  • It is a core benefit that helps you hire and keep people.
  • Cost per employee is usually low.
  • Many group plans offer a set amount of coverage without medical questions.
  • It rounds out a package alongside disability and supplemental health.

How we help

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  3. We help you enroll

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Common questions

What does AD&D mean?

It stands for accidental death and dismemberment. It pays a benefit if a covered person dies or suffers a specified serious injury, such as loss of a limb or eyesight, because of an accident.

Is group life the same as AD&D?

No. Group life pays for death from most causes. AD&D pays only when an accident causes the death or injury. They are often sold together.

Do employees have to answer health questions?

Many group plans offer a guaranteed amount without health questions. Higher amounts may require them. It depends on the carrier and the size of the group.

Coverage and premium are illustrative only and subject to underwriting and carrier approval. Benefits vary by plan and carrier.

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