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Actuaries Eye Health System
By Staff WriterThe Society of Actuaries has published a collection of papers by actuaries who have an interest in improving the U.S. health finance and delivery systems.
July 29, 2009
Assurant: Live Humans RuleMany consumers still have better luck with buying health coverage from people than with buying it through the Web, an insurer says.
July 29, 2009
The Overlooked GenerationsInsurers continue to send more direct mail to baby boomers than to younger consumers.
July 29, 2009
Actuaries Eye Health SystemThe Society of Actuaries has published a collection of papers by actuaries who have an interest in improving the U.S. health finance and delivery systems.
July 29, 2009
Bankers Life RemembersDespite the recession, an insurer-organized team has raised $229,000 in contributions for the fight against Alzheimer's disease, up from $203,000 in 2008.
July 29, 2009
Priorities, Actions Clash: StudyHealth insurance is the top priority of owners of small- to medium-sized businesses, but 58% of owners do not currently offer this benefit, says a new study.
July 29, 2009
Priorities, Actions Clash: StudyHealth insurance is the top priority of owners of small- to medium-sized businesses, but 58% of owners do not currently offer this benefit, says a new study.
July 29, 2009
Free web content coming to an end? Don't hold your breathBarry Diller, chairman and CEO of IAC/InterActiveCorp, created a stir last Friday when he said Web users will have to pay for what they watch and use. Diller said, "It is not free and it is not going to be."