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The Power List: Who's Who in LTCI 2007
By Brian AndersonIn 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
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 ...
November 01, 2007
The Swinging PendulumIf you were a doctor or dentist, the decade from 1995-2005 was tough. Insurance companies didn't want to offer disability coverage to doctors and dentists....
October 31, 2007
Foley To Lead CDAJoseph Foley has taken over as chairman of the Council for Disability Awareness.The CDA, Portland, Maine, helps raise consumer and employer awareness of the importance ...
October 31, 2007
Mass. Blue Picks E-Commerce SystemBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Inc. has agreed to license use of Web sales technology from eHealth Inc.Massachusetts Blue, Boston, will be using ...
October 30, 2007
CIGNA To Set Example For Doctor Ranking ProgramsA New York official has hammered out what he hopes will be a model for health insurers that want to publish physician quality guides.New York ...
October 30, 2007
Take advantage of increased LTCI deductibility limitsThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced increased deductibility levels for long-term care insurance policies purchased in 2008. Millions of small and mid-sized business owners are still unaware that the cost of long-term care insurance
October 30, 2007
Web Bits: Aetna, Quest, KravitzAetna Inc. has developed a Spanish-language marketing Web site.In addition to information about Aetna products, the site, Aetna en Espa?ol, provides information on health, wellness ...