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.
Consumers Researching Insurance On Web: LIMRA
By Staff WriterMore than 85% of consumers see the Internet as a good source for information about insurance.
June 01, 2009
Consumers Researching Insurance On Web: LIMRAMore than 85% of consumers see the Internet as a good source for information about insurance.
June 01, 2009
Government Workers Pay More For Health CarePublic employers nationwide are asking their employees to pay a higher share of their health care benefit costs.
June 01, 2009
Annuity/LTC Combos: Recipe For SuccessInsurers have been actively researching and/or developing combination (annuity and long term care) products for introduction once the Pension Protection Act takes effect on January 1, 2010.
June 01, 2009
Congressional Committees Gear Up On Health Care Reform LegislationAs the momentum for healthcare reform builds, health insurance companies and agents and brokers are focusing on battling a proposed "public option" and securing the future role of agents and brokers...
June 01, 2009
Employers, Employees Pay Uninsured Health Costs: ReportThe "hidden health tax" on family health coverage grew to $1,017 in 2008.
June 01, 2009
How the Auto Industry Can Help Explain the Benefits of Higher DeductiblesIt can be difficult to help clients and prospects overcome their fear of health savings accounts and associated high-deductible health plans -- and this can be related to typical consumer behavior. The risks are overblown and the rewards are
June 01, 2009
Caregiving and your businessMy business strategy includes pursing small businesses to sell multi-life policies--preferably executive carve-outs.