(April 3 – 12:20 ET) – Clarica is launching a new Internet tool that enables group insurance plan sponsors to self-administer their benefit plans via the Web. The new tool will be available on May 1.

This initiative is part of Clarica’s ongoing drive toward achieving industry-leading e-business capabilities that enhance relationships with customers by providing value, flexibility, convenience and choice.

Barry Triller, executive vice president, Canadian Customers, said “Manage Your Benefits is an Internet-based tool that will provide group plan sponsors with hands-on control in administering their benefit plans. It provides increased flexibility, greater accuracy and saves time. It will also allow customers to choose which administrative functions they want to control and which ones they want Clarica to perform. It’s the best of all worlds for our customers.”

The tool will enable customers to view and update member coverage information with the click of a mouse; perform all aspects of benefits administration, including reporting, billing and premium calculations; provide a clear picture of past and current benefit costs.

Clarica will set up plan design, process monthly premium statements and maintain rates. The technology can administer plans involving any number of beneficiaries and benefits.