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.
Pru P.L.C. To Pay $35 Billion For AIG Unit
By Allison BellPrudential P.L.C. has agreed to pay American International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG) more than $35 billion for AIA Group Ltd.
February 28, 2010
A not-so-rosy future for boomersIn our work studying boomers, one key generational characteristic of this cohort has been their optimism.
February 28, 2010
Protect your clients' information--or elseThere are reports in the news all the time about privacy issues, identity theft, etc.
February 28, 2010
What do advisors think about health care reform and how it affects seniors?Future Medicare, if left up to our elected officials, will require higher costs to access medical care at every level.
February 28, 2010
To Ease The Path Back To Work, Try CommunicatingFor a worker who is coping with the pain, loss of mobility, and other problems associated with a serious illness or injury, a sense of isolation from colleagues can make a tough situation worse.
February 28, 2010
Disability Insurers To Insureds: Take Care Of YourselfDisability insurers are trying to persuade group plan insureds to check their weight, their blood pressure and their cholesterol, and to take action if any of those indicators show signs of trouble.
February 28, 2010
Obama Starts All-Out Push For Passage Of Health Care ReformPresident Obama last week signaled an all-out push for major health care reform legislation this year--even if it has to be done through the politically risky reconciliation route.
February 26, 2010
Tech Bits: Wired Benefits, Evolution Benefits, OthersWired Benefits Inc. has launched the Employee Benefit Suite system, a Web-based service that employers can use to fund personal benefit accounts and offer supplemental benefits.