Courses designed for today's absence conversations
This self-paced, on-demand learning experience helps you stay current on absence management topics that are shaping client conversations. Learning categories include:
Stay ahead of today's absence landscape
The Broker Absence Management Academy
Developed by Guardian's absence specialists, the Academy offers practical courses that support informed, consultative client conversations.
Prospecting and consulting
Prospecting Absence Management Clients and Making the Case for Outsourcing
The Benefits of Selling Absence Management Solutions
Legal and compliance
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 101: Understanding the basics
FMLA 201: A deeper dive into administering the law
FMLA 301: FMLA, state leaves, ADA, and more
State Disability & Paid Family and Medical Leave Plans
A Deep Dive into Accommodations: The Americans with Disabilities Act and The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
Process and administration
Integrated Leave Solutions
Technology and Absence Management: How ben tech can help improve the employee leave experience
Solving the Leave Management Puzzle
Disability insurance
Introduction to Short-Term Disability
Disability Insurance Contracts: Factors determining benefit payments
Underwriting 101: Manual rating and risk selection
Why explore the Academy?
Whether you're new to absence management or already leading those conversations, the Broker Absence Management Academy offers practical insights you can apply right away.
Stay current on absence, leave, and disability topics shaping client decisions
Navigate complex conversations with greater clarity
Identify opportunities to expand your discussions beyond insurance
Access on-demand learning when it's convenient for you
Listen to The Broker Edge Podcast
Hear from Guardian specialists about how the Academy can help you stay current on absence management topics and support client conversations.
Watch this on-demand webinar
Get an overview of the Academy, available learning paths, and the topics shaping today's absence landscape. Plus, hear feedback from Academy participants.
With Guardian, you're at the ready
Complete the Broker Absence Management Academy, then continue exploring resources designed to support informed, consultative conversations around absence management.
Guardian's Group Insurance products are underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states.
