Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Agents and Brokers Generated 44% of 2019 HealthCare.gov Signups
By Allison BellHAFA has a slidedeck that shows how much a giant 'web-based insurance supermarket' depends on live humans.
October 30, 2019
Long-Term Care Planning Is Still a Great Way to Connect With Clients: Kristi RodriguezThe Nationwide executive says talking about LTC planning is also a great way to connect with financial professionals.
October 30, 2019
Robo Underwriters May Need Tough Bodyguards: Moody's AnalystsOne possible new rating consideration: life insurers' new digital processes could attract cyber marauders.
October 30, 2019
Jill McGruder to Lead LIMRA and LOMA's Parent in 2020Neil Sprackling of Swiss Re is in line to be the 2021 LL Global chair.
October 29, 2019
7 Strange Things About the 2020 Individual Major Medical MarketPicking the very strangest things from the multitude is impossible. Here are 7 that hit us on the head.
October 29, 2019
Deferred Income Annuities: Latest Research on Benefits, LawsMeanwhile, Medicare updates its surcharges for 2020, bringing mixed news to retirees.
October 28, 2019
Federal Court Ruling Could Help Some 'Red State' Health InsurersSome of the carriers on track to get large Common Ground v. USA cash awards are in South Carolina, Utah and Louisiana.
October 28, 2019
Globe Life Posts First Earnings Under New NameThis company increased the number of agents in its distribution networks.