Symetra Partners with Empathy to Enhance Bereavement Support for Policyholders

Symetra Life Insurance Company has partnered with Empathy through its Workforce Benefits division to offer bereavement support to Group Life Insurance beneficiaries. This collaboration introduces Empathy Loss Support™ services at no extra cost, providing critical assistance during challenging times. By combining Symetra's life insurance policies with Empathy’s support platform, the initiative aims to alleviate the burden of bereavement for policyholders.

According to Empathy’s 2024 report on the financial implications of loss, families face an average expenditure of $12,616 and take about 15 months to manage administrative responsibilities post-mortem. Todd Dzen, Vice President of Symetra Workforce Benefits, reiterated Symetra's commitment to helping customers navigate these complexities by enhancing their support services through the Empathy partnership.

Enhanced Support Services

Empathy's platform extends beyond traditional bereavement or employee assistance programs, offering tailored emotional and logistical resources to families dealing with loss. This includes estate administration, probate assistance, and specialized grief support, ensuring individualized care. Empathy's CEO and Co-founder, Ron Gura, praised the partnership with Symetra, emphasizing their collective effort to expand meaningful beneficiary support.

This initiative showcases Symetra’s broader strategy to enrich its life insurance offerings by integrating innovative support systems. More information about Symetra’s Group Life and Disability insurance can be found on their official website. As a subsidiary of Symetra Financial Corporation, Symetra collaborates with major U.S. life insurance carriers to enhance support systems, focusing on bereavement and estate management. Note that the benefits offered are subject to state-specific availability and policy conditions.