With 800,000 strokes occurring in the United States each year according to the CDC, it’s quite necessary to dedicate an entire month to stroke awareness and education. In fact, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S., earning it the fifth spot in leading causes of death.

Travel insurance may sound like another type of insurance you don't really need, similar to extended warranties and rental car insurance. In reality, though, investing in travel insurance may prove to be well worth the spend. Let's take a look at 5 compelling reasons why you may want to get travel insurance before your trip.

Disability insurance is important for physicians and medical residents because it safeguards future earnings should a disability occur. And while the odds of becoming disabled may seem low, there were actually over 2.5 million disabled workers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s receiving SSDI benefits in 2014 according to the Social Security Administration. 

There is so much to know when it comes to disability insurance, you will likely have questions. We asked our insurance advisors which questions they frequently receive about applying for disability insurance.They provided answers to those questions below.

According to Council for Disability Awareness, 1 in 8 workers will be disabled for five years or more during their working careers. That’s why the Council for Disability Awareness designated the month of May as Disability Insurance Awareness Month — a full 31 days dedicated to educating individuals on the effects of disabilities.

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a hospital stay costs around $7,400 for 18 to 44 year olds and $12,500 for 45-64 year olds. Even for those with health plans that include hospitalization coverage, a night spent in the hospital can leave you with many expensive medical bills. That’s where a Supplemental Hospital Indemnity policy can help.

Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance is designed to address gaps in primary coverage by helping pay out-of-pocket expenses. In this article, we will answer eight common questions about Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance and discuss why you may want to consider a supplemental policy to complement your health plan. 

With the new Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate, companies with 50 or more employees are obligated to offer group health benefits. However, many smaller medical practices are also opting to offer healthcare benefits for their staff. This could be due to recent compelling statistics that show a direct correlation between quality benefits and employee retention.