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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Personnel Changes: UnitedHealth, MassMutual, Others
By Staff WriterUnitedHealth Group Inc. has hired Larry Renfro to take over as chief executive officer of its Ovations unit and executive vice president at the parent company.
January 22, 2009
Settlement Firm Steps Up Financing SearchAdvanced Settlements Inc. has set up a global capital markets department to help it find new financing sources.
January 22, 2009
Bank Affiliate Makes HSA DealUMB Healthcare Services has acquired a block of 315 health savings accounts and a block of 308 medical savings accounts from Benefit Administrators.
January 22, 2009
Should Government Plan Members Seek Care Overseas?A medical travel company says Medicare and Medicaid plans should consider helping participants go outside the United States when non-U.S. health care is less expensive.
January 22, 2009
Health Benefits Raises CapitalPrivate investors have provided $4 million in financing for an insurance technology company.
January 22, 2009
NAIC To Plan 151A StrategyThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners government relations leadership council will shape NAIC efforts to respond to the new U.S. Securities Exchange indexed annuity regulations.
January 22, 2009
State Farm To Honor SurvivorsAn insurance company is highlighting the importance of life insurance by organizing a contest to recognize individuals who have overcome the loss of loved ones.
January 22, 2009
Advisors want business apps for mobile phonesTime is money, but you can't always be in the office. A survey by Aite Group found one-third of advisors spend 25 percent of their time working away from the office. Naturally, there should be a demand for business mobile applications; 62