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Bair: Some Insurers May Face Federal Data Calls
By Arthur D. PostalInsurers designated systemically risky by federal regulators may need to provide data that is not currently collected or otherwise available in public filings, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair testified today.
February 16, 2011
Benefits Agents: Opportunity in the Midst of Health Market ChaosIn the ever-changing world of employee benefits, there is more opportunity than ever before.
February 16, 2011
Countdown on for FIO Director announcement from GeithnerThe insurance world getting impatient in wait for Treasury Secretary to name appointee to leadership post in new Federal Insurance Office.
February 16, 2011
Henderson named CFO at Health Plan OneShelton, Conn.-based Health Plan One has appointed David M. Henderson as chief financial officer.
February 16, 2011
Ways and Means Plows Ahead on 1099 FixThe House Ways and Means Committee has posted more analyses of two 1099 reporting fix bills, H.R. 4 and H.R. 705.
February 16, 2011
Assurant Makes Payment Advocacy Standard FeatureAssurant Health is offering a payment advocacy service to Assurant Health Access indemnity plan customers who have more than $500 in out-of-pocket health care expenses.
February 16, 2011
4 Medicare Sales Opportunities to Explore During Lock-In Period"Lock-in" is a term used to describe the period of time during which most Medicare beneficiaries are unable to change their underlying Medicare coverage.
February 16, 2011
Ario to NAHU: Agents Likely to be Part of Exchange SystemThe role that insurance agents play in the health insurance marketplace in 2014 and beyond will likely be left up to the states, according to Joel Ario, head of the insurance exchange bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.