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UnitedHealth To Acquire Fiserv Health Operations
By Staff WriterA health insurance giant has announced a deal that could make it a bigger player in the municipal and union plan markets.UnitedHealth Group Inc., Minnetonka, ...
November 01, 2007
Health Net Adds To Buyback FundA managed care company says it has set aside more cash for investing in its own shares.Health Net Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif., says its board ...
November 01, 2007
Nationwide: The Elephants In The Room Are OursAbout 46% of U.S. adults say "lack of money" is a topic that is likely to start a family argument.Researchers at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ...
November 01, 2007
Watch your backside, Joe Q. PublicNovember 4-10 is Long-Term Care Awareness Week, and I can honestly say I've never been more aware of LTCI than I am right now. This is a market that seems poised to explode in the coming decade as throngs of baby boomers hit 60 every day. At
November 01, 2007
How the experts see the LTCI industry evolving in the next five yearsHow will the LTCI industry continue to transform? Read this article for unique insights on this issue from four industry leaders. LTC Consultants President Phyllis Shelton: "I see policies moving away from the unlimited benefit period since
November 01, 2007
The Power List: Who's Who in LTCI 2007In April, Senior Market Advisor took its first foray into profiling a list of industry leaders when we named 10 to the Annuity Power List. Now we turn the spotlight on the LTCI market, where we have once again identified 10 individuals who are
November 01, 2007
Building a secure future with compound interestQ. I need some guidance about the inflation protection benefit. Adding this to the policy really increases the premium. Is this benefit necessary, and if so, could you provide guidelines about when to recommend it? This month, we continue on the
November 01, 2007
Litigation Hits Earnings At West Coast CarrierHealth Net Inc. says its operating results were solid during the third quarter despite charges that affected net results.Health Net, Woodland Hills, Calif., is reporting ...