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.
NAIC Body Acts On IAIS, Climate
By Phil GusmanMembers of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Executive Committee have acted on an international staffiing decision and a climate risk disclosure survey.
March 16, 2009
Change in premiums0.4%: Percent decline in net written insurance premiums in 2007. 91.8%: Percent drop in net after-tax income in the first nine months of 2008. $300 billion: Amount insurers contribute to the nation's annual gross domestic product.
March 16, 2009
LTC Agency Reports Strong RevenueLTC Financial Partners L.L.C. says it will pay its shareholders $1.2 million in dividends this year, increasing the per-share rate 10% from the 2008 rate.
March 16, 2009
Change in premiums0.4%: Percent decline in net written insurance premiums in 2007. 91.8%: Percent drop in net after-tax income in the first nine months of 2008. $300 billion: Amount insurers contribute to the nation's annual gross domestic product.
March 16, 2009
Nutmeg State Gets More Health PlansGolden Rule Insurance Company has introduced five medical insurance products aimed at individuals and families living in Connecticut.
March 16, 2009
As Storm Howls, DI Industry Keeps Moving ForwardThe disability insurance industry has been advancing this year like a tortoise in a hurricane.
March 16, 2009
Golden Rule Adds Ancillary ProductsGolden Rule Insurance Company has introduced new dental and vision products in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
March 16, 2009
Shelby: Changes Will Include InsuranceThe highest ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee today signaled that the insurance industry will be involved in the upcoming general overhaul of financial services regulation.