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TruStage® Retirement Solutions partners with Inspira to offer clients an emergency savings option

March 19, 2026
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Madison, Wis. (March 19, 2026– TruStage®, a leading insurance and financial services provider, has partnered with Inspira Financial to offer TruStage Retirement Solutions clients Emergency Savings Fund (ESF) services for their employees.

“TruStage is focused on delivering retirement solutions that provide a clear path to a brighter financial future. We wanted to make sure our clients had an easy solution for emergency savings needs that complemented their retirement plan,” said Dave Hanzlik, Wealth Segment Leader, TruStage.

An ESF is an employer-administered benefit that is funded through automatic payroll deductions with a variety of additional options available such as employer match or bonus payments. Funds are not part of the employer’s retirement plan and are FDIC-insured and interest-bearing so that employees can build savings to access during an emergency rather than tapping into their retirement account.

“Emergency savings plays a critical role in helping employees stay financially stable without disrupting their long-term goals,” said Chris Herman, EVP of retirement and wealth, Inspira Financial. “By pairing retirement plans with accessible emergency savings, employers can help people navigate unexpected moments while staying on track for the future.”

TruStage Retirement Solutions clients will have an easy-to-use digital experience consistent with all of the financial wellness services available on the BenefitsForYou digital platform.

For more information visit Retirement Solutions from TruStage.

About TruStage

TruStage is a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people, meeting the needs of middle-market consumers and the businesses that serve them since day one. We believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions that work for them at every stage of life. With a culture rooted and focused on creating a more equitable society and financial system, we are deeply committed to giving back to our communities and improving the lives of those we serve today, and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.trustage.com.    

About Inspira

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. With more than 8 million individual and institutional clients holding over $62 billion in assets under custody, Inspira works with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners, helping the people they care about plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. For over 20 years, Inspira has continued to pursue better outcomes for all with our automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, custody services, and more. 

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