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Insurer Settles Over Student Health Claims
By Staff WriterA carrier has agreed to pay $5.1 million to reimburse 73,000 college plan members for a portion of their out-of-network claims costs.
February 02, 2009
Insurer Settles Over Student Health ClaimsA carrier has agreed to pay $5.1 million to reimburse 73,000 college plan members for a portion of their out-of-network claims costs.
February 02, 2009
Points To Make During The LTC Planning ConversationIn recent months, we have witnessed the government throwing a life preserver to drowning businesses through a $700 billion economic bailout package.
February 02, 2009
Penn Treaty Policies Could Wind Up With Former Conseco Unit, Ario SaysPennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel S. Ario says his goal is to get Penn Treaty America Corp.'s troubled long term care insurance businesses out of rehabilitation and that he is "still optimistic" that he will be able to do so.
February 01, 2009
HSA primerHealth Savings Accounts were established as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act in 2003. They are designed to help individuals save...
February 01, 2009
Hot prospects begin by getting your act togetherQ: I need help with prospecting so I can get more qualified LTC prospects in the pipeline. Can you provide some suggestions? A: Prospecting is a very important part of the LTC sales process. For best results, it must be ongoing so that we can
February 01, 2009
"Oh, my aching back"When asked, most potential clients do not know what their two most critical financial challenges will be as they age in place. The first challenge is "running out of money before we run out of life." The second is "running out of
February 01, 2009
How Writing a Book Can Help Agents Stand out in a Shrinking MarketInformation is the lifeblood of any business. The insurance industry is no different. Customers either tune in or tune out based on the authenticity of the message. Sending a consistent and relevant message to consumers is critical in this modern