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Enhancing Your Benefits Package
January 23, 2013
Presented by: Louise Brown, VP, Employee Benefits
Legal Shield

2. Trends & Benefits
• Employee loyalty isn’t getting better
• More than a third want out
• More than half of younger workers want out
• Many younger workers are unlikely to feel as though
they can achieve the “American Dream”
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3. Trends & Benefits
• Benefits are a crucial part of driving retention
• Benefits are a powerful draw for attracting younger
workers
• Workers are willing to share more of the cost
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4. Trends & Benefits
Identifying Opportunity to Engage Employees in the
Benefits Discussion
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5. Trends & Benefits
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6. Voluntary Benefits
WHY?
“82% of employees with voluntary benefits report being
satisfied vs. 52% without voluntary”*
“Voluntary is no longer a quaint sideline; it has become one
of the largest and fastest growing segments of the benefits
business.”**
*Anthem BCBS and Taylor Nelson Sofres, “Employees Give High Priority To Voluntary Benefits,” Oct 10, 2010
**Gil Lowerre, Eastbridge Consulting January 2011 Ed. – Benefits Selling Magazine

7. WHY Legal?
The Bottom Line…
Employees and their families face a broad array of legal issues
daily but rarely seek out help due to COST, confusion & hassle
of dealing with the legal system*
*The Legal Needs of American Families, 2012 research study, Decision Analyst, Inc.

8. Unique Advantages
Reduce absenteeism.
Employees with legal problems usually:
• Have an absenteeism rate five times higher than average
• Use their medical benefits four times more than average
• Use sick leave twice as often as the average employee
• Experience a substantial reduction in their productivity
*LSK Associates Study

9. Unique Advantages
Increase Productivity.
In a recent study, 91% of respondents said they would seek
the help of a lawyer for even the most trivial issue if their
services were easier to access and more affordable*
ACCESS will lead to less distractions at work and POSITIVE
effects on your employee’s performance
*The Legal Needs of American Families, 2012 research study, Decision Analyst, Inc.

10. Unique Advantages
Help reduce your employee’s stress.
Stressed out employees cost American industry more than
$300 billion annually in lost hours due to absenteeism,
reduced productivity and workers’ compensation benefits*
*Financial Literacy Partners, LLC, 2005 - Employee Financial Stress is Costing Your Company a Bundle – And How You Can Stop It Now

11. Unique Advantages
Keep a progressive company image.
Show that you care about your employees.
Help your employees achieve better work/life balance (ties in
with your WELLNESS program)
Help improve employer/employee relations
Attract & retain employees in this very competitive market

12. Group Legal Plans
Group legal benefits are in the top five voluntary products
to watch for this year*
*Kathryn Mayer, Benefits Pro May 3, 2012

13. The Industry Leader
• LegalShield is a 40+ year old company
• Provides legal services to 1.4 million families covering
3.5 million lives across North America
• More than 34,000 companies offer the LegalShield plan
to their employees as a voluntary benefit

14. Worry Less…Live More
• LegalShield gives your employees the ability to talk to a
lawyer on any matter without worrying about high hourly
costs
• For one flat monthly fee, LegalShield members can
access legal advice no matter how traumatic or trivial the
issue

15. Over 2 million requests annually
• Automobile accident • Identity theft
• Execution of a contract • Inherited property
• Bought or refinanced home • Filed bankruptcy
• Divorce • Tax audit
• Speeding ticket or traffic violation • Injured someone accidentally
• Prepared a will • Leased a vehicle
• Marriage • Challenged a will
• Leased an apartment or home • Creditor taking legal action
• Set up a trust • Adoption of a child
• Became executor of parents’ estate • Property was damaged while in storage
• Was subpoenaed • Dog bit someone
• Vehicle damaged while parked on street • A tenant sued you
• Sold faulty merchandise

16. Ready To Serve
• Unlimited legal advice
• 24/7 emergency access
• Letters written on your behalf
• Calls made on your behalf
• Contract & Document review
• Will Preparation & POAs

17. Identity Theft Shield
• LegalShield has partnered with Kroll Advisory
Solutions
• Expedited Credit Disclosures and Identity
Restoration Services
• Combined with our legal plan creates
complete coverage for employees and their
families

18. Easy to Implement
• On-site enrollment process
• Designated service representatives
• No claim forms
• No deductibles
• No cancellation forms
• Once a month billing
• Electronic enrollment and paperless billing options

19. Exceptional Value
• Family Coverage
• Portable
• Rate stable
• No long term contract
• Low participation requirements
• AFFORDABLE PEACE OF MIND

20. Questions
Creating the Q&A
Employment with Louise Brown,
Relationship Legal Shield
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23. Thank You for Attending
For questions, please contact Maysa Hawwash
mhawwash@na.drakeintl.com
416.216.1067
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