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UnitedHealth Kicks Off Insurer Earnings Season
By Allison BellCosts related to the pandemic cut into the company's earnings, said CEO David Wichmann.
January 15, 2021
Biden Proposes Richer Health Premium Tax CreditsHis COVID-19 response package also includes money for COBRA coverage continuation premiums.
January 15, 2021
F&G Names Co-Chief Investment Officers: Personnel MovesAmerican Equity, MetLife, the Standard, Milliman and LL Global also have personnel moves announcements.
January 14, 2021
Integrity Marketing and Hilb Make DealsOne deal involves a Medicare plan seller. The other involves a full-service life and health agency.
January 14, 2021
U.S. Seems to Have a Pushy COVID-19 Strain: ResearchersAn Ohio State team says the 20C-US strain might be faster-spreading but less deadly than the strains that infected people in the spring.
January 13, 2021
U.S. COVID-19 Mortality Rate RisesIn 22 communities, more than 1% of the residents came down with COVID-19 last week.
January 13, 2021
AHIP Is Reviewing Its Political Giving PoliciesThe health insurer group says keeping citizens and political leaders safe will be a contribution priority.
January 11, 2021
FBL Financial 'Go' for Deal With Sister CompanyManagers say low interest rates and increased annuity withdrawals are likely to pinch 2021 earnings.