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Why Life Insurance Awareness Month Matters More Than Ever<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 18, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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SHRM<\/strong> — “How to Build Workforce Resilience Before the Next Crisis Hits” — August 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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HR EXECUTIVE<\/strong> — “Who\u2019s Winning the \u2018Race to Own the Operating System of Work\u2019?” — August 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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DIGITAL INSURANCE<\/strong> — “Tracking Actuarial Technology\u2019s Evolution, with Amalgamated Executive, Part Two” — August 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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DIGITAL INSURANCE<\/strong> — “Tracking Actuarial Technology\u2019s Evolution, with Amalgamated Executive, Part One” — August 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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HR EXECUTIVE<\/strong> — “HR Leaders on 5 Workforce Planning Strategies that Turn Talent into Competitive Advantage” — August 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Why Millions Still Lack Life Insurance in 2025 and How to Close the Gap<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 2, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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How Gen Z and Millennials Are Changing the Life Insurance Landscape<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 2, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Future of Employee Benefits: What SHRM\u2019s 2025 Survey Reveals<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 2, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Flexible Benefits for a Changing Workforce: How Amalgamated Life\u2019s Voluntary Suite Adapts to Industry Trends<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 2, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Whole Life vs. Term Life in 2025: What Americans Are Choosing and Why<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 2, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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CITY & STATE NY<\/strong> — “The 2025 Who\u2019s Who in Insurance” — July 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Wallboards in Action: A New Era of Engagement and Excellence<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 24, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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A New Era of Insight \u2014 Wallboard Upgrade Transforms Amalgamated\u2019s Omnichannel NY-Based Contact Center<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 24, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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From Tragedy to Reform: The Lasting Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 24, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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When Life Interrupts Work: How Short-Term Disability Insurance Helps You Stay Financially Secure<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 24, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Findings from Marsh McLennan\u00a0Point to an Evolving Workplace<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 14, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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A Mark of Excellence: How Our A.M. Best \u201cA\u201d Rating Benefits You<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 14, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Employee Benefits News Study Reveals Employee Challenges Understanding the Healthcare System<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 8, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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How Insurance Advisors Can Help Millennials Purchase Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 8, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Shedding Light on the Customer Experience in Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 8, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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STRATEGIC CHRO360<\/strong> — “The Evolving Role of Employee Well-Being” — June 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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THINK ADVISOR<\/strong> — “Why Millennials are Hesitant About Life Insurance” — May 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Lindsay Martin Brings Investigative Expertise to the Amalgamated Family of Companies<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 29, 2025<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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CFO LEADERSHIP<\/strong> — “How to Lead Finance When Regulators are Always Watching” — May 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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INSURANCE INNOVATION REPORTER<\/strong> — “Sanjay Chojar Leads Amalgamated Life\u2019s Technology Modernization” — April 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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CFO INTELLIGENCE MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “From CFO to CEO: Amalgamated’s Paul Mallen” — Winter 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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AUTHORITY MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “Five Things You Need to Create a Highly Successful Career in the Insurance Industry” — March 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Disruptors<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 5, 2025<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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AM BEST<\/strong> — “Guy Carpenter Exec Joins Amalgamated Life as SVP, Chief Actuary” — January 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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IIReporter<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life Names Amanda Turcotte SVP, Chief Actuary” — January 2025<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Announces Amanda Turcotte as New Senior Vice President, Chief Actuary<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 24, 2025<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Earns Its 49th<\/sup> Consecutive A.M. Best \u201cA\u201d (Excellent) Rating<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 1, 2024<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurers Addressing State Genetic Information Bans<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 25, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Generative AI Offers Opportunities for Insurers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 3, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Here\u2019s To Life Insurance” — August 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA Reports on Another Record Year for Life Insurance Premium Sales<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 26, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Tackling Life Insurance Fraud<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 7, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ATTORNEYintel<\/strong> — “The Top 25 General Counsels in Insurance of 2024” — July 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Millennials\u2019 Yin-Yang Relationship with Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 17, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Advanced Medical Strategies and Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Announce Strategic Partnership<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 11, 2024<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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What Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors Want from Their Brokers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 5, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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A Snapshot of 2024 Life Insurance Statistics<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 13, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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How Life Insurers Are Leveraging Customer Trust and Transparency<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 3, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA-EY Research Reveals the Power of \u201cWellness\u201d Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 14, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ADVISOR MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “A Conversation with Timothy Clark” — May 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Self-Funded Employers Thrive on Data” — May 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Life Insurers Making Strong ESG Progress<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 2, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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CALIFORNIA BROKER<\/strong> — “Take a Strategic Advisory Role to Boost Voluntary Benefits Sales” — April 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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The New York Department of Financial Services Finalizes Cybersecurity Regulations<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 3, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Legacy: Honoring History<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 21, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Sparked Major Changes in Labor Laws and Worker Safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 21, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Plan Sponsors\u2019 RFPs Reveal What They Seek in Benefit Providers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 14, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Disability Insurance” — March 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Gig Workers: Tap into Voluntary Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 4, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Times Are Changing for Life & Annuity Insurers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 14, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ADVISOR MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “How AI is Transforming Your Industry” — February 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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CALIFORNIA BROKER<\/strong> — “Leveraging the Latest Voluntary Benefit Developments” — February 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “A Strong and Evolving Benefits Market” — January 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurers Target Millennials for Life Insurance Sales<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 29, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Increase Employee Engagement in Annual Benefits Enrollment Period<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 19, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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NAIC Model Insurance Laws<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 8, 2024<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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CEOs Consider Biden\u2019s AI Executive Order<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 20, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Outlook for 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 7, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Emerging Trends in Employee Benefits” — December 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Self-Insured Medical Plans: The Quest for Control” — November 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Redefining Healthcare Benefits: New Economic Realities<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 28, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA\u2019s Q2 2023 U.S. Workplace Life Insurance Report Reflects Growth<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 31, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Millennials and Generation Z Recognize the Value of Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 17, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Dealing with Debt and Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Announce Partnership to Assist Recently Distressed Consumers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 17, 2023<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA Provides Latest Life Insurance Data<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 10, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Changing Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 28, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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New Trends in Life and Health Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 19, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Medical Stop Loss Market Update<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 17, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Latest Data of U.S. Workplace Supplemental Health Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 9, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Helping Clients Ease the Pain of High-Cost Specialty Drugs” — August 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Family of Companies Announces Terry L. Burston, Esq. as Senior Vice President and General Counsel<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 18, 2023<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Life Insurance” — July 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Empowering Employees: Financial Well-Being Support<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 5, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Recognize National Insurance Day \u2013 June 28th \u2013 by Reviewing Coverage<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 28, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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AM BEST TV<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life CEO: Despite Potential Recession, Market Poised for Growth” — JUNE 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tWatch Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA Releases U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance 2022 Fourth Quarter Review<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 15, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Real Value of Medical Stop-Loss Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 25, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Cybersecurity Compliance for Insurance Professionals<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 19, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Medical Stop Loss” — May 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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CALIFORNIA BROKER<\/strong> — “Rx for High Specialty Drug Costs” — April 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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When Accidents Happen, Accident Insurance Helps Protect You<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 12, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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INSURANCE NEWS NET<\/strong> — “Keeping Five Generations of Workers Happy with their Benefits” — April 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Record $100B Payout: Life Insurance Insights<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 27, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners Addressing Essential Health Benefits Process<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 14, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “2023 Life Insurance Industry Trends” — March 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurers Gain Greater Customer Insight Leveraging Advanced Technologies<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 4, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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A Close-up on the Disability Insurance Market<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 23, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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What Makes a Successful Insurance Carrier?<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 15, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latest Life Insurance Trends<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 7, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Industry Embracing Advanced Technologies<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 24, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Healthcare and Medical Plan Costs Projected to Rise in 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 18, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Importance of Financial Security<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 5, 2023<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Giving Employees What They Really Want<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 19, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latest Life Insurance Trends and Findings<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 12, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Newlyweds Prioritize Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 29, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “Westchester Women in Business in 2022 Innovate and Inspire” — November 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Deloitte Announces 2023 Outlook for Insurance Industry<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 21, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Family of Companies Announces Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer and Secretary Ellen R. Dunkin, Esq. Has Been Named a Recipient of the 914Inc. Magazine’s 2022 Women in Business Award<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 9, 2022<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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914Inc. Magazine Names 2022 Women in Business Award Recipients Amalgamated Family of Companies\u2019 Ellen Dunkin, Esq. among the Honorees<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 8, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Recent Voluntary Benefits Survey Suggests Employees Need More Education<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 3, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Advising Plan Sponsors on Third Party Administrators” — October 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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BENEFITSPRO<\/strong> — “Optimizing Medical Stop Loss Decisions: An Opportunity for Benefits Advisors” — October 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Stay at Home Parents Need Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 31, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Determining How Much Life Insurance You Need<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 17, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Celebrating Customer Service Week Worldwide<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 4, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ADVISOR MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “Adding Real Value to the Benefits Portfolio” — September 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 23, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Earns Its 47th \u201cA\u201d (Excellent) Rating from A.M. Best<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 14, 2022<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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INDEPENDENT AGENT<\/strong> — “Help Health Plan Sponsors Position New Health Care Cost-Saving Tools” — September 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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THE SELF-INSURER<\/strong> — “Stop Losing Sleep” — September 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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U.S. Life\/Annuity Industry Recorded a 60% Net Income Increase in Q1<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 12, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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INSURANCE NEWS NET<\/strong> — “How to Succeed in Niche Market Insurance Sales” — August 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Portable Term Life Insurance\u2013 The Right Choice for Many<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 15, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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CIO ONLINE<\/strong> — “Movers and Shakers \u2013 New US CIO Appointments” — August 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Enjoy a Safe, Injury-Free Summer<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 8, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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What Insurance You Need at Different Life Stages<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 1, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Family of Companies Announces the Appointment of Sanjay Chojar as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 22, 2022<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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What\u2019s Trending in the Insurance Industry Today<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 18, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Life Insurance Takes on New Importance” — July 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Medical Stop Loss Insurance Sales Increasing<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 12, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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National Insurance Awareness Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 27, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Employees Want Voluntary Benefits but Require More Education<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 17, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ICMG<\/strong> — “As Demand for Accident Insurance Rises, More Organizations Recognize its Value” — June 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Dental & Vision Benefits” — June 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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INSURANCE NEWS NET<\/strong> — “How Brokers Can Ease the Pain of Clients\u2019 High Health-Care Costs” — June 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Americans Focusing More on Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 31, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA\/EY 2022 Workforce Benefits Report Highlights Changing Benefits Landscape<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 13, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Innovative Pharmacy Benefit Administration Service<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 29, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Founded by Workers for Workers” — April 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Family of Companies\u2019 Websites Have a Fresh, New Look<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 21, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators Receives BenchmarkPortal\u2019s Top Small Contact Center Award for 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 12, 2022<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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CALIFORNIA BROKER<\/strong> — “Rx for High Specialty Drug Costs” — April 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Three Top Insurance Industry Trends<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 8, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators Earns a Place on BenchmarkPortal\u2019s Top Small Contact Centers in North America<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 31, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Bridging the Gap in Women\u2019s Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 23, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Life and Health Insurers\u2019 Shifting Focus<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 18, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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LABOR PRESS<\/strong> — “Voluntary Benefits Provide Vital Financial Protections” — March 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Increasingly Americans Are Purchasing Critical Illness Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 28, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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EBN<\/strong> — “How to Better Manage Your Specialty Drug Costs” — February 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA Reports Double-Digit Growth in Workplace Life, Disability and Supplemental Health Products<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 7, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Critical Illness: It\u2019s a Critical Situation” — February 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Demand for Voluntary Benefits Continues to Grow<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 2, 2022<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS<\/strong> — “Telehealth Helps Lower Health Care Costs” — January 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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NEVADA BUSINESS<\/strong> — “Voluntary Benefits: A Possible Solution for Employers and Employees” — January 2022<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latest LIMRA and EY Study Projects Growth in Non-Medical Workplace Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 20, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Serving Underserved Insurance Markets<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 13, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “From Wellness to Well-Being” — November 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Voluntary Benefits Remain a Top Priority<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 22, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Producers: Take Note of New York State Department of Financial Services\u2019 New Continuing Education Requirements<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 9, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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THE SELF-INSURER<\/strong> — “Nurse Helplines & Telemedicine \u2013 A Strong Rx for Self-Insurers\u2019 Rising Healthcare Costs” — November 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Check Your Hearing with Easy Online Tool<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 26, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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October Is National Critical Illness Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 14, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Celebrate Customer Service Week!<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 8, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Shush. You Will Want to Hear This. October is Protect Your Hearing Month.<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 7, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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STREET INSIDER<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Earns Its 46th \u201cA\u201d (Excellent) Rating from A.M. Best” — October 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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VEGAS INC.<\/strong> — “People on the Move: October 4, 2021” — October 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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In Recognition of Customer Service Week, October 4 \u2013 8, 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 4, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Earns 46th Consecutive A (Excellent) Rating from AM Best<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 29, 2021<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life” — September 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Why Portability Matters in Employee Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 15, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Middle Market Businesses and Employee Benefits Trends<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 1, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BENEFITSPRO<\/strong> — “Gaining the Most from Your Multi-Generational Workforce” — August 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Voluntary Products Latest Survey Findings<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 25, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Benefits That Matter Most to Employees<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 10, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Named to the Ward\u2019s 50 Group of Top Performing Companies for 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 21, 2021<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Pandemic Drives Changes in How Consumers Buy Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 19, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ADVISOR MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “Rebuilding the Voluntary Benefits Package” — July 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Accidents Happen. Accident Insurance Is Essential.<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 7, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Amalgamated” — June 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance \u2013 A History of Protection<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 28, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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TruHearing & Amalgamated Life Insurance Company: Partnership News<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 18, 2021<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Changing Plan Sponsor Priorities<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 7, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Capture Higher Life And Benefit Sales” — June 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Dental and Vision \u2013 Well Used and Popular” — June 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Research Reveals Future Trends in Life Insurance Sales<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 1, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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RISK & INSURANCE<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life Insurance\u2019s CRO Ellen Dunkin Talks About What it Takes to Get Risk Management a Seat at the Table” — May 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Overcoming Top Insurance Broker Challenges<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 6, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators” — May 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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LIMRA Reveals Latest Consumers\u2019 Financial Attitudes and Misconceptions<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 23, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BUSINESS INSURANCE<\/strong> — “RIMS President Urges Risk Managers to Expand Skills” — April 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators Launches AEBRx \u2013 A New Pharmacy Benefit Administration Service<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 6, 2021<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Differentiation \u2013 A Key Strategy To Capturing The Middle Market” — April 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Brokers: Do You Possess These Traits for Success?<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 1, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Survey Reveals a Serious Gap in Workers\u2019 Health Insurance and Benefits Literacy<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 18, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company \u2013 A History Rooted in Labor<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 15, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Surges Amid Pandemic: Trends & Insights<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 3, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Accident Insurance in 2021” — March 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Key 2021 Trends for Benefit Managers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 18, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BUSINESS INSURANCE<\/strong> — “View From the Top” — February 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Answers to Common Life Insurance Questions<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 8, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “Leveraging the Latest Trends in Life Insurance” — February 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ID Theft Solutions: Rising Importance Amid Escalating Identity Crime<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 2, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Give Your Employee Benefits a Reboot<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 14, 2021<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BUSINESS INSURANCE<\/strong> — “RIMS Names Ellen Dunkin 2021 President” — January 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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CAPTIVE INSURANCE TIMES<\/strong> — “RIMS Elects Ellen Dunkin as New President for 2021” — January 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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RIMS<\/strong> — “Ellen Dunkin Named 2021 President of RIMS” — January 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Protecting Who You Are” — January 2021<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Why Employee Financial Wellness Matters<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 29, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Benefit Features Employees Care Most About<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tDecember 17, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Benefits Outlook 2021” — December 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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AM BEST<\/strong> — “Insurance Agenda: What\u2019s Ahead” — December 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Why Telehealth Matters to Employer Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 24, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Yes, Stay at Home Parents Do Need Life Insurance<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 17, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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AMERICAN BUSINESS<\/strong> — “Design Employee Benefits to Meet Today\u2019s Multigenerational Workforce Needs” — November 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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The Value of a Robust Hearing Plan Benefit<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 9, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Business Insurance<\/strong> — “The Pandemic Workplace: Employers Modify Offices in Times of Social Distancing” — November 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Selling the Value of Stop Loss<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tNovember 3, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Remaining Strong and Resilient Even During a Pandemic” — November 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Hear, Protect, Act: National Hearing Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 26, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Launch: Nurse2DOConnect by Amalgamated Medical Care Management<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 21, 2020<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Voluntary Benefits Drive Employees\u2019 Decision to Join or Remain with a Company<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 19, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Strategies for Employers Considering Cost-Saving Changes to Benefit Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tOctober 2, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Earns A.M. Best A (Excellent) Rating Once Again<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 24, 2020<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

\n

Common Mistakes Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors Should Avoid<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 16, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Leveraging Life Insurance Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tSeptember 8, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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BROKER WORLD<\/strong> — “For the Un- And Underinsured, Voluntary Benefits Provide Essential Financial Protection” — September 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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AliGraphics Announces New Xerox\u00ae Iridesse™ Production Press Capabilities \u2013 Offering Outstanding Image Quality and Captivating Embellishments for Print Projects<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 25, 2020<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Helping Employees through Challenging Periods<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tAugust 19, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Life Insurance During COVID-19” — July 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Union Plus All-in-One Prepaid Visa\u00ae Card Gives Working Americans Fast, Easy Access to Their Money<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 31, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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What Do Your Employees Think about Their Benefits?<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 22, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Medical Care Management Announces New President – Deborah Allwes Largoza, RN, MBA, MPH<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 16, 2020<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latest Voluntary Benefit Trends Affecting Employers<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJuly 6, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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CORPORATE WELLNESS MAGAZINE<\/strong> — “Enhance Employee Education on Voluntary Benefits” — June 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ThinkAdvisor<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life Rebrands” — June 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Amalgamated Life Insurance Company Announces a Rebrand to Better Reflect a Family of Companies<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 26, 2020<\/date>\tRead Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n

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Critical Financial Literacy During Crises<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 9, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Insurance Business Magazine<\/strong> — “Amalgamated CEO on Rebrand and National Diversification” — June 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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ROUGH NOTES<\/strong> — “Dental and Vision Benefits” — June 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Brokers\u2019 Value-added Services & Voluntary Benefits Help Clients Cope with COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJune 2, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 26, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Commercial Risk <\/strong> — “Risk Managers Face Tough Decisions as Restarts Loom” — May 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Broker World<\/strong> — “Brokers’ Evolving Role and How Carriers Are Supporting Them” — May 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Rough Notes<\/strong> — “Self-Funded Medical Plans and Stop Loss” — May 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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COVID-19 Considerations for Group Health Plan Sponsors<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMay 4, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Latest Benefit Trends for 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tApril 17, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Employee Motivators Beyond Money<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tMarch 26, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Rough Notes<\/strong> — “Accident Insurance Gains Momentum” — March 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tRead Feature<\/a><\/div>\n

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Plan Sponsors: Seek These Traits in an Insurance\/Employee Benefits Broker<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 25, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

\n

Strategies Unions Use to Promote Better Healthcare<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tFebruary 5, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Employee Benefits: Meeting Essential Criteria with Your Benefits Package<\/a><\/h2>\n

\tJanuary 9, 2020<\/date>\tRead Blog<\/a><\/div>\n

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Broker World<\/strong> — “Amalgamated Life Insurance Company 2020 Carrier Forecast” — January 2020<\/a><\/h2>\n

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