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Hank George Proposes Toilet Paper Hoarder Underwriting Screen
By Allison BellThe veteran underwriter has suggested that the hoarder class cut-off be set at 60 rolls.
August 31, 2020
Judge Rules Anthem, Cigna Can't Recover Damages Over Failed MergerLaster says Cigna felt that Anthem acted too much like a buyer, rather than like a partner in a merger of equals.
August 31, 2020
U.S. Government Starts Making $12 Billion in ACA Risk Corridors PaymentsHealth insurers had to go to the U.S. Supreme Court to collect the amounts owed.
August 31, 2020
State Insurance Legislators Eye COVID-19 Benefits SnarlsA general session will feature one insurer group rep and two pharmaceutical industry speakers.
August 31, 2020
Many Life Insurers Plan to Add Employees: JacobsonCarriers are still struggling to find good actuaries and technology specialists.
August 31, 2020
NAIC Race and Insurance Panel Schedules Open MeetingWritten comments about how the new special committee should proceed are due Sept. 10.
August 28, 2020
Orlandi to Succeed Cheever as Pacific Life's General Counsel: Personnel MovesOneAmerica, Principal and Sendero are some of the other companies that have personnel news.
August 27, 2020
States Need Insurance Policyholder Advocacy Agencies: AdvocateBirny Birnbaum says one thing state advocacy agencies could do would be to fight racism.