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Current Events in the Medicare Market
By staff WriterJohn Gorman and Jeff Fox of the Gorman Health Group, a consulting, products, and services firm in the Medicare marketplace, discuss current events in Medicare, including President Obama's proposed...
March 16, 2009
Change in premiums0.4%: Percent decline in net written insurance premiums in 2007. 91.8%: Percent drop in net after-tax income in the first nine months of 2008. $300 billion: Amount insurers contribute to the nation's annual gross domestic product.
March 16, 2009
Nutmeg State Gets More Health PlansGolden Rule Insurance Company has introduced five medical insurance products aimed at individuals and families living in Connecticut.
March 16, 2009
As Storm Howls, DI Industry Keeps Moving ForwardThe disability insurance industry has been advancing this year like a tortoise in a hurricane.
March 16, 2009
Golden Rule Adds Ancillary ProductsGolden Rule Insurance Company has introduced new dental and vision products in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
March 16, 2009
Shelby: Changes Will Include InsuranceThe highest ranking Republican on the Senate Banking Committee today signaled that the insurance industry will be involved in the upcoming general overhaul of financial services regulation.
March 16, 2009
Obama Budget Blueprint Impacts Life & Health Insurance IndustriesThe 10-year budget blueprint recently proposed by the Obama administration contains several key components for the life and health insurance industries, highlighted by a $175 billion cut in the Medicare Advantage program...
March 16, 2009
NAIC Body Acts On IAIS, ClimateMembers of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Executive Committee have acted on an international staffiing decision and a climate risk disclosure survey.