In collaboration with and commissioned by MassMutual SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes In collaboration with and commissioned by MassMutual September 18, 2013

Introduction The 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits survey, which was commissioned by MassMutual, is a collaboration between the Society for Human Resource Management and MassMutual. The survey was sent to a randomly selected sample of SHRM members from a variety of industries. A response rate of 10% was achieved with 4,402 responses. The main purpose of this research was to gain a better understanding of organizations’ needs and gaps regarding long-term disability and executive benefits. The 2012 data were collected from a sample including small-, medium- and large-staff-size organizations (see slide 25). The findings are divided in the following topics: Base Group Long-Term Disability Plans Compensation and Buy-Up Coverage Supplemental Plan/Individual Disability Income Carrier Satisfaction/Changes Executive Group Life Benefits 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Introduction (continued) The results of each question are reported by the overall sample, and then, where applicable, statistically significant differences by organization staff size, industry and region are included. Only statistically significant differences with a sample size of 25 or more were reported. The results are based on respondents who indicated that they were either “extremely knowledgeable,” “very knowledgeable” or “somewhat knowledgeable” about their organization’s employee benefits plan. The results include respondents from publicly owned for-profit or privately owned for-profit organizations only. Industries Organization Staff Size Region Accounting/architectural Computer and electronic products/technology Energy, gas, oil Financial services Health care services Information services Law firms and legal services Manufacturing Pharmaceutical and medicine Physician and dental offices Professional, scientific and technical services Telecommunications Utilities Wholesale and retail trade Other industries 1 to 99 employees 100 to 499 employees 500 to 2,499 employees 2,500 to 24,999 employees 25,000 or more employees Midwest Northeast South West 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Carrier Satisfaction/Future Plan Changes 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Key Findings in Carrier Satisfaction/Future Plan Changes How do organizations perceive their long-term disability program? Overall, 60% of organizations reported their long-term disability program is an “extremely important” or “very important” element of their organization’s benefits offerings from the perception of employers. Employees’ opinions of this program are rated slightly lower. Approximately one-half (46%) of organizations indicated this program is “extremely important” or “very important” to their employees. How frequently do organizations evaluate their long-term disability program? Three-quarters of organizations reported evaluating their long-term disability program on an annual basis. Smaller staff-size organizations are more likely than larger organizations to evaluate their program annually. Only 15% of organizations are considering making changes to their program in the future. Organizations with 500 to 2,499 employees are more likely than organizations with 1 to 99 employees to consider making changes to their long-term disability program. The most frequently cited reasons for making changes to the program in the future are shopping the plan to other carriers to obtain cost-efficiencies (58%) and making changes to benefits offerings (51%). 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Key Findings in Carrier Satisfaction/Future Plan Changes (continued) What changes are organizations considering making to their long-term disability program? The most frequently cited changes include 1) increasing the benefit amount (46%), 2) higher monthly maximum (33%), and 3) class of employees with different benefit levels (21%). Are many organizations switching their long-term disability carriers? Over one-third (36%) of organizations have switched long-term disability carriers in the past three years. Smaller staff-size organizations are more likely than larger organizations to have switched their carriers. Among those that switched carriers, the top reasons for making the change are 1) cost of the plan (66%), 2) lower administrative fees (27%), 3) ease of administration (23%), 4) recommendation of an advisor (22%), and 5) additional features/services available (21%). 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

What do these findings mean for HR professionals? HR professionals should strive toward helping their employees recognize the importance of their long-term disability plan. HR must continually work to educate employees about the importance of the benefits as employees may not fully understand the role that benefits play in employee health and financial wellness. Highlighting the value of each benefit that an organization offers has implications for employee retention and recruitment. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

From the employer’s perspective, how important is your group long-term disability program in your organization’s benefit offering? Note: n = 3,533. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. Percentages do not total 100% due to rounding. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Comparison by organization demographics From the employer’s perspective, how important is your group long-term disability program in your organization’s benefits offering? Organizations located in the South are more likely than those located in the Midwest and West to report their group long-term disability program is “extremely important” in their organization’s benefits offering. Conversely, organizations located in the Midwest compared with organizations located in the South are more likely to report their group long-term disability program as “somewhat important.” Comparison by organization demographics Extremely important South (17%) > Midwest (12%) West (11%) Somewhat important Midwest (37%) South (31%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

From your employees’ perspective, how important is the long-term disability program? Note: n = 3,527. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Comparison by organization demographics From your employees’ perspective, how important is the long-term disability program? Organizations with 2,500 to 24,999 employees are more likely than those with 100 to 499 employees to report their group long-term disability program as “extremely important” from their employees’ perspective. Organizations located in the West compared with those located in the South are more likely to report their group long-term disability program as “not very important” from their employees’ perspective. Comparison by organization demographics Extremely important 2,500 to 24,999 employees (16%) > 100 to 499 employees (11%) Not very important West (14%) South (9%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

How often is your group long-term disability program evaluated by your benefits broker/benefits firm? Note: n = 3,183. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. Percentages do not total 100% due to rounding. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

How often is your group long-term disability program evaluated by your benefits broker/benefits firm? Smaller staff-size organizations are more likely than larger organizations to have their benefits broker/benefits firm evaluate their group long-term disability program annually. Utilities are more likely than wholesale/retail trade, financial services, manufacturing and other industries to have the program evaluated every three years. Comparison by organization demographics Organization Staff Size Organization Industry Annually 1 to 99 employees (80%) 100 to 499 employees (79%) > 500 to 2,499 employees (70%) 2,500 to 24,999 employees (69%) Other industries (78%) > Utilities (63%) Every three years 500 to 2,499 employees (13%) 2,500 to 24,999 employees (17%) 25,000 or more employees (13%) > 1 to 99 employees (5%) 100 to 499 employees (7%) Utilities (24%) > Wholesale and retail trade (10%) Financial services (9%) Manufacturing (8%) Other industries (8%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Are you considering making changes to your long-term disability program in the future? Note: n = 2,342. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Comparison by organization demographics Are you considering making changes to your long-term disability program in the future? Organizations with 500 to 2,499 employees are more likely than organizations with 1 to 99 employees to consider making changes to their long-term disability program in the future. Comparison by organization demographics 500 to 2,499 employees (19%) > 1 to 99 employees (12%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Which of the following are the top reasons for making changes to the long-term disability program in the future? Note: n = 345. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan and are considering making changes to their long-term disability program were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. Percentages do not total 100% due to multiple choice options. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Which of the following potential changes are you considering making to your group long-term disability program in the future? Percentage Increasing the benefit amount 46% Higher monthly maximum 33% Class of employees with different benefit levels 21% Changing the treatment of variable compensation 15% Changing the definition of disability 11% Employer pays a higher percentage of the premiums Employer pays a lower percentage of the premiums 10% Higher replacement percentage Decreasing elimination/waiting period 7% Decreasing the benefit amount 5% Increasing the benefit period Increasing elimination/waiting period 4% Decrease in exclusions 3% Decreasing the benefit period Lower monthly maximum Offering an employee buy-up Increase in exclusions 2% Lower replacement percentage 1% Other Note: n = 297. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan and are considering making changes to their long-term disability program were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. Percentages do not total 100% due to multiple choice options. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Has your organization switched long-term disability carriers in the past three years? Note: n = 3,370. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Comparison by organization demographics Information services (49%) Has your organization switched long-term disability carriers in the past three years? Smaller staff-size organizations are more likely than larger organizations to have switched long-term disability carriers in the past three years. Information services are more likely than the utilities industry to have switched disability carriers in the past three years. Comparison by organization demographics 100 to 499 employees (41%) 500 to 2,499 employees (40%) > 2,500 to 24,999 employees (28%) 25,000 or more employees (20%) 1 to 99 employees (35%) Information services (49%) Utilities (28%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

What prompted the carrier change? Note: n = 1,123. Only respondents whose organizations offer a group long-term disability plan and have switched long-term disability carriers in the past three years were asked this question. Respondents who answered “don’t know” were excluded from this analysis. Percentages do not total 100% due to multiple response options. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

What prompted the carrier change? Smaller staff-size organizations are more likely than larger organizations to switch carriers due to the cost of the plan. Larger staff-size organizations are more likely than smaller organizations to switch carriers due to ease of administration and lower administration fees. Comparison by organization demographics Cost of plan 1 to 99 employees (67%) 100 to 499 employees (71%) 500 to 2,400 employees (67%) > 2,500 to 24,999 employees (51%) Ease of administration 2,500 to 24,999 employees (33%) 1 to 99 employees (16%) Lower administrative fees 100 to 499 employees (25%) 500 to 2,499 employees (35%) 2,500 to 24,999 employees (39%) 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

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Approximately what percentage of regular, full-time and part-time employees are eligible for employee benefits at your organization? Less than 25% 25% to 49% 50% to 59% 60% to 69% 70% to 79% 80% to 89% 90% to 99% 100% Full-time Employees (n = 4,182) 1% 2% 4% 12% 78% Part-time Employees (n = 3,470) 66% 3% 5% 16% 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

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Demographics: Organization Industry Percentage Manufacturing 16% Wholesale and Retail Trade 14% Financial services A 10% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 8% Energy, Gas, Oil B 6% Telecommunications Accounting / Architectural C 4% Computer and Electronic Products/Technology D Health Care Services E Utilities Information Services F 3% Pharmaceutical and Medicine G 2% Law Firms and Legal Services Physician and Dental Offices 1% Other industries A Includes Banks, Insurance Companies, Securities and Commodities, Other Finance and Insurance Services categories. B Includes Energy Extraction and Refining, Gas and Oil, and Other Oil, Gas, and Energy Extraction and Refining categories. C Includes Accounting, Tax, Payroll Services and Architectural, Engineering categories. D In the survey labeled as Manufacturing: Computer and Electronic Products/Technology. E Includes Hospitals and Other Health Care Services categories. F Includes Publishing, Motion Picture, Broadcasting (except Internet) and Other Information Services categories. G In the survey labeled as Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical and Medicine category. n = 4,402 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

Demographics: Other Does your organization have U.S.-based operations (business units) only, or does it operate multinationally? Is your organization a single-unit organization or a multi-unit organization? Single-unit organization: An organization in which the location and the organization are one and the same. 26% Multi-unit organization: An organization that has more than one location. 74% U.S.-based operations only 66% Multinational operations 34% n = 4,387 n = 4,398 For multi-unit organizations, are HR policies and practices determined by the multi-unit headquarters, by each work location or by both? What is the HR department/function for which you responded throughout this survey? Multi-unit headquarters determines HR policies and practices 64% Each work location determines HR policies and practices 4% A combination of both the work location and the multi-unit headquarters determines HR policies and practices 33% Corporate (companywide) 74% Business unit/division 15% Facility/location 11% n = 3,407 Note: n = 3,410. Percentages do not equal 100% due to rounding. 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

In collaboration with and commissioned by MassMutual SHRM Survey Findings: 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes In collaboration with and commissioned by MassMutual Survey Methodology Response rate = 10% 4,402 HR professional respondents from a randomly selected sample of a variety of industries in SHRM’s membership Margin of error +/- 2% Survey fielded: July 10, 2012 to August 3, 2012 2013 Employer Perspectives on Disability Benefits—Carrier Satisfaction/Changes ©SHRM 2013

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