
Modernization will help streamline the claims experience for policyholders and strengthen operational efficiency
LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 5 Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life) has selected Benekiva, a leading provider of claims management technology, to modernize its worksite health coverage claims experience and enhance service for policyholders, beneficiaries and claims professionals. 5Star Life will leverage Benekiva's platform to streamline claims submission and workflows, helping improve efficiency while providing a simpler experience for claimants and the teams that support them.
"Claims are where the promise we make to our policyholders becomes real," said Lois D.H. Wies, Vice President, Worksite Operations, 5Star Life Insurance Company. "The people we serve spend their lives supporting their families, workplaces and communities. When they need us, we want the claims experience to reflect that same spirit of service."
"Our commitment to policyholders starts with the promises we make through our broker partners," said Joe Cohran, Vice President, Worksite Sales, 5Star Life Insurance Company. "Modernizing with Benekiva will help make the claims process simpler and faster while giving our team better tools to support claimants when they need us most."
The partnership supports 5Star Life's continued focus on delivering a responsive, customer-centric experience while using modern tools that help reduce administrative effort and improve service delivery.
"A better claims experience starts with removing unnecessary complexity," said Brent Williams, Founder and CEO of Benekiva. "We're proud to partner with 5Star Life to help simplify the process for policyholders and give claims professionals the tools they need to serve customers more effectively."
About 5Star Life Insurance Company
5Star Life Insurance Company is a growing provider of group and worksite voluntary insurance products, serving individuals and organizations while working alongside brokers to help provide financial protection for working Americans. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, 5Star Life is licensed in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Learn more at www.5starlifeinsurance.com.
About Benekiva
Benekiva helps insurers modernize claims through intelligent automation and streamlined workflows that make claims processing faster and easier for policyholders and the teams that serve them. Learn more at www.benekiva.com.
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