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NAIC Appoints Sharon Clark to Key Committee
By Warren S. HerschThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Sharon Clark to be chair of the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs Committee.
July 20, 2011
Mercer to Acquire Florida PracticesMercer is acquiring a health and welfare practice in the Southeast.
July 20, 2011
NAIC Appoints Sharon Clark to Key CommitteeThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has picked Sharon Clark to be chair of the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs Committee.
July 20, 2011
Part D costs droppingLower generic drug costs are saving money for the Medicare program and its beneficiaries, according to a new report.
July 20, 2011
Most expensive senior health problemsSeniors account for one of every three dollars spent on health care in the U.S., with the total spent on geriatric care reaching $368.1 billion in 2008.
July 20, 2011
Most expensive senior health problemsSeniors account for one of every three dollars spent on health care in the U.S., with the total spent on geriatric care reaching $368.1 billion in 2008.
July 20, 2011
LTC Coverage Available to Those With Severe Health IssuesUnited Security Assurance of Pennsylvania announced two types of long-term care insurance policies for people in select states with severe health conditions like cancer, cystic fibrosis and diabetes.
July 19, 2011
Sales of combination life insurance products soarCombination life insurance policies posted significant growth in 2010, according to LIMRA.