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.
Make LTC Insurance A Part Of Divorce Settlements
By Vivian P. GalloCouples entering marriages typically make lifetime commitments, yet divorce rates continue to hover close to 50%, according to 2005 data from the website of the ...
November 02, 2008
Experts: New Parity Law May Not Cause Severe Employer AnxietyComplying with the new federal mental health parity law might be easier on benefits advisors' clients than it could have been.The version of the parity ...
November 01, 2008
Editorial Comment: The Economy Is No Reason To Go Dark On LTC InsuranceA quick overview of today's financial news will provide LTC insurance specialists with plenty of information in support of the argument that consumers need to plan for their financial future-as well as take responsibility for their financial present.
November 01, 2008
Letter To The Editor: Put The Client FirstThe ones who succeed have their clients' best interests at heart, which means putting clients, their families, and their needs over any commission the rep could earn.
November 01, 2008
Generate referrals through creative meansQ.I need to increase my leads and create better quality leads to improve my closing ratio and productivity. A. Generating referrals is an excellent way to develop leads. For some creative approaches, I asked Michael Beck of Exceptional
November 01, 2008
The power list: Who's who in LTCI 2008For our second-annual LTCI Power List, we sought out industry insiders, including members of last year's list, to determine the eventual honorees. In talking to these powerbrokers, a list of key players quickly surfaced, coming from a diverse
October 31, 2008
Willis Launches Wellness ProgramA benefits consulting firm will emphasize use of concrete incentives in a new health improvement campaign.The benefits practice at Willis Group Holdings Inc., New York, ...
October 31, 2008
Morgan Stanley Reps To Sell Hancock PlansA financial services giant has formed a new distribution relationship.A unit of Morgan Stanley & Company Inc., New York, has agreed to market 401(k) plan ...