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title: The Income Insurance Gap
description: Disability insurance ownership has declined, highlighting the need for employer-sponsored coverage to prevent financial vulnerability.
---

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# [The Income Insurance Gap](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/income-insurance-gap)

 Written by [AssuredPartners](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/assuredpartners) | May 28, 2024 11:45:00 AM

There is a growing income coverage gap in the U.S. workforce, with 30% of households experiencing income-disrupting events. Communicating the importance of income protection to employees is crucial for financial security. Disability insurance ownership has declined, highlighting the need for employer-sponsored coverage to prevent financial vulnerability.

 

Note: NIS is sharing this blog from our parent company, AssuredPartners, Inc.

 

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