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Tax Reform from Congress a Concern for Insurance Industry Study shows hefty marginal tax rate burden on “pass-through” business. In some states that segment of the economy is seeing rates as high as 50 percent.
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Wellness 101 Article on the bisuness case of implementing worksite wellness programs.
Domestic Medical Tourism: A New Trend Artricle on new health care and health insurance trend: Domestic Medical Tourism
Domestic Medical Tourism: A New Trend Artricle on new health care and health insurance trend: Domestic Medical Tourism
Survey: Insurance Fraud Expected to Rise A survey issued by FICOshows 57 percent of U.S. and Canadian insurers say personal lines insurance fraud losses will rise further in 2013, while roughly half say they expect fraud losses to rise further in commercial lines as well.
Trend: Insurer IT Budgets Convery Shifting Emphasis News trend article on shifting information technology needs in American insurance companies shifts are toward more customer-centric needs due to acknolwedgement in the industry that greater focus is needed on customer service the effort is largely targeting social media information technology enhancements as comasnies strive for greater “hippness” and attractiveness to younger consumers Insurers devoting more time and money to customer experience, new research shows.
Small Business Tax Credits Under the ACA Examined Article reviewing the impact of small business tax credits under the ACA examined
Small Business Tax Credits Under the ACA Examined Article reviewing the impact of small business tax credits under the ACA examined
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Insurance Consultants- Technology, Social Media Strategy are Keys to Success Resource on means to maximize success using technological tools and social media opportunities to maximize marketing leading to sales and career success
Worksite Wellness Shows Solid Return on Investment Article on worksite wellness programs and evidence showing their strong return on investment
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month October is National Security Cyber Awareness Month, which will hopefully lead more people to have greater concern about the risk in their lives.
Renters: An Agent’s ‘Best Customer’ of the Future Insurance agents who ignore renters and focus solely on homeowners insurance customers are missing a chance to build long-term relationships.
Top 2011 Health Insurance Trends Article detailing top 2011 Health Insurance Trends ACO Accountable Care Organizations Wellness Value-based purchasing Medical Home
Top 2011 Health Insurance Trends Article detailing top 2011 Health Insurance Trends ACO Accountable Care Organizations Wellness Value-based purchasing Medical Home
Do Insurers You Work With Evaluate Client Credit Scores Article discussing trend in insurance industry of the use of credit scores in evaluating a client’s application for insurance coverage, article asks for agent brokers and insurance professionals feedback on insurer use of the data
Developing Additional Revenue Streams Article detailing possibel paths to increased revenue streams in an era of difficult insurance commissions and industry uncertainty
Disability Income Insurance Trends Article describing new disability income insurance trends
Disability Income Insurance Disability Income step by step guide
How to Assist Client Disaster Claims Article on assisting clients in disaster claims filing and disaster recovery in times of crisis.
Medical Loss Ratios- State Impacts Analysis of the impact of the medical loss ratio rules under the Affordable Care Act in various states
Health Savings Accounts Resource on health savings accounts
Workers Compensation Trends for 2011 and Beyond Article describing the current status of the workers’ compensation insurance industry.
Uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually Article describing the U.S. uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually.
Indexed Annuities See Record Sales Increase Article on record-setting sales year in 2010 for indexed annuities.
Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance Explained Article describing Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance discount program
Tornado Season on Pace to Be Costliest Ever Article on the devastating 2011 tornado season and historic insured losses and death toll.
Educating Clients Key to HSA Sales Article describing effective HSA sales strategy focusing on client education.
Insurance Industry Shows Hiring Optimism Article about insurance industry optimism concerning hiring over the next several months
Will PPACA Provide Incentives to Drop Health Coverage? Article detailing how the PPACA might provide incentives to drop health coverage
Producer Commissions and the MLR Dabate Article discussing producer commissions and the Medical Loss Ratio Dabate
Thomson Reuters Names Top 10 Health Systems Article discussing Thomson Reuters naming of top 10 health systems
The Health Care Cost Problem Article describing in detail the U.S. health care cost problem
Florida Hurricane Risk Management Assessment Article on Florida hurricane risk anagement assessment for 2011 hurricane season
Medicare Cost Savings Experiment Achieves Little Article assessing results of Medicare cost savings experiment which provided bonuses to health plans which met targeted cost savings goals.
Floridians Win $55M Chinese Drywall Settlement Article discussing Florida homeowners win of $55 million Chinese Drywall settlement.
UnitedHealth Sues Over Lost TRICARE Contract Article describing lawsuit brought by UnitedHealth against U.S. government for award made to Humana
“The Time is Now” for ACO’s Article on an innovative effort to make health care more accountable and therefore health insurance more affordable.
Details on readability issues with insurance policies and state requirements Article detailing readability issues with insurance policies and state regulatory readability requirements
Debt Ceiling Failure Risky Proposition for Insurers Debt Ceiling Failure Risky Proposition for Insurers
The Post-Reform Broker The Post-Reform Broker
SLIMPACT Surplus Lines Reform Moves Forward Is SLIMPACT the Solution for Surplus Lines Regulation?
1 in 14 Physicians Sued Each Year Article concerning how 1 in 14 physicians is sued each year
Carolina Coastal Plans Ready for Irene Article on the readiness of Carolina coastal plans for hurricane Irene
2011 Catastrophic Losses $23 Billion and Counting Article detailing 2011 catastrophic losses of $23 billion and counting before hurricane season begins
10% of Large Employers May Drop 2014 Health Benefits Article regarding 2014 employer health care decision-making.
Insurance Outsourcing Trend to Keep Rising Article on the continuing rise of insurance outsourcing.
Effects of Health Plan Consolidation Article detailing the effects of health plan vonsolidation
Firms Expect Small 2012 Rise in Health Insurance Costs Article detailing employer health insurance cost survey results and what they expect for 2012
2011 Flood Insurance Review Article detailing activity in the insurance industry in 2011 related to floods
Disability Insurance Costs Rising Article describing rising costs of disability insurance
Pay-as-You-Drive Discounts 101 Article on latest discount auto insurance tactic– pay-as-you drive discount.
Travel Insurance Primer Article providing Travel Insurance Primer
Professional Liability & 2012 Uncertainty Professional Liability Line Faces 2012 Challenges
Tornado Coverage Details Article decribing tornado coverage details, April tornado awareness week building windstorm coverage personal belongings coverage
Defined Contribution Plans a Growing Trend Article on how Defined Contribution Plans are a Growing Trend
Life Insurance Trends for 2012 Article describing Life Insurance Trends for 2012
Report- Fewer Used COBRA Subsidy Than Expected Article showing data and providing analysis of the consumer use of COBRA extension and subsidy of continuing insurance premium for health insurance when an employee is losing or terminated from employment. The extension and subsidy were authorized and extended under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA).
State Health Insurance Exchange Status Update Article on state implementations of health insurance exchanges
2012: The Year of Critical Illness Coverage Article stating why 2012 will be the year of Critical Illness Coverage
Irene has New York City in Sight Article on Irene’s path toward New York City and the consequences
Climate Change and Property Cassualty Risk Article on potential climate change impact on property casualty insurance
Why Are U.S. Health Costs so High? Article exploring why U.S. Health Costs are so High?
Mercer Report Details Employer Health Spending Trends Article detailing Mercer survey report on employer health spending trends
Would Tort Reform Lower Health Costs? Article analyzing whether Tort Reform would lower health costs?
Health Insurance Rebate Analysis Health Insurance Rebate Analysis
With Auto Insurance, Mayhem May or May Not be Covered Details on mayhem coverage
Consumer Directed Plan Savings Detailed Consumer Directed Plan Savings Detailed
GOP Planning ObamaCare Ruling Reaction GOP Planning ObamaCare Reaction
Next Battle: Health Insurance Exchange Rules Next Battle: Health Insurance Exchange Rules
Many States Pursuing Medicaid Cuts Citing PPACA Many States Pursuing Medicaid Cuts Citing PPACA
Crop Insurance Coverage Basics Crop Insurance Coverage Basics
Workers Comp Injury Duration Increases Workers Comp Injury Duration Increases
Workplace Retaliation an Increasing Insurance Liability Workplace Retaliation an Increasing Insurance Liability
Mini-Med’s Thriving in Reform Era Mini-Med’s Thriving in Reform Era
What is an Essential Benefit? What is an Essential Benefit?
China: A New Insurance Frontier China: A New Insurance Frontier
Small Business & Stop Loss Coverage Small Business & Stop Loss Coverage
Romney vs. Obama Health Care Policy Romney vs. Obama Health Care Policy
Info Tech Jobs & Insurance Industry Info Tech Jobs & Insurance Industry
IRS Sets 2013 HSA Contribution Limits IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits
Agent Groups Continue MLR Fight Article concerning agent groups continuing fight against Medical Loss Ratio rules
Trend: Insurer IT Budgets Convery Shifting Emphasis News trend article on shifting information technology needs in American insurance companies shifts are toward more customer-centric needs due to acknolwedgement in the industry that greater focus is needed on customer service the effort is largely targeting social media information technology enhancements as comasnies strive for greater “hippness” and attractiveness to younger consumers Insurers devoting more time and money to customer experience, new research shows.
Insurance Consultants- Technology, Social Media Strategy are Keys to Success Resource on means to maximize success using technological tools and social media opportunities to maximize marketing leading to sales and career success
Agent Commissions Not Exempt From Final MLR Rule Article on Agent Commissions Not Exempt From Final MLR Rule
Santorum’s Opposition to ObamaCare is Personal Article on Presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s opposition to ObamaCare.
Pet Insurance Essentials Pet Insurance Essentials
Kansas City Demos $11M in Health Savings Article concerning how Kansas City collaborative achieves creat health savings
AMA’s Obesity to Disorder Change Impacts Insurers The American Medical Association has classified obesity as a disease instead of a disorder, a change that is likely to have numerous impacts on the insurance industry.
Do Insurers You Work With Evaluate Client Credit Scores Article discussing trend in insurance industry of the use of credit scores in evaluating a client’s application for insurance coverage, article asks for agent brokers and insurance professionals feedback on insurer use of the data
Report- Fewer Used COBRA Subsidy Than Expected Article showing data and providing analysis of the consumer use of COBRA extension and subsidy of continuing insurance premium for health insurance when an employee is losing or terminated from employment. The extension and subsidy were authorized and extended under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA).
Worksite Wellness Shows Solid Return on Investment Article on worksite wellness programs and evidence showing their strong return on investment
Developing Additional Revenue Streams Article detailing possibel paths to increased revenue streams in an era of difficult insurance commissions and industry uncertainty
Tornado Coverage Details Article decribing tornado coverage details, April tornado awareness week building windstorm coverage personal belongings coverage
Disability Income Insurance Trends Article describing new disability income insurance trends
Disability Income Insurance Disability Income step by step guide
Cyber Insurance Coverage Decision Points Article detailing Cyber Insurance Coverage Decision Points
Health Savings Accounts Resource on health savings accounts
Intro to Chinese Insurance Regulation Intro to Chinese Insurance Regulation
How to Assist Client Disaster Claims Article on assisting clients in disaster claims filing and disaster recovery in times of crisis.
HSAs Expand Dramatically in 2011 HSAs Expand Dramatically in 2012
Medical Loss Ratios- State Impacts Analysis of the impact of the medical loss ratio rules under the Affordable Care Act in various states
Workers Compensation Trends for 2011 and Beyond Article describing the current status of the workers’ compensation insurance industry.
Uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually Article describing the U.S. uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually.
A New Era of P&C Risk? Article identifies a New Era of P&C Risk
2011 Flood Insurance Review Article detailing activity in the insurance industry in 2011 related to floods
Romney’s Health Care Policy Romney’s Health Care Policy
Indexed Annuities See Record Sales Increase Article on record-setting sales year in 2010 for indexed annuities.
Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance Explained Article describing Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance discount program
How to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan Article describing IRS rules on how to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan
Educating Clients Key to HSA Sales Article describing effective HSA sales strategy focusing on client education.
Huntsman’s Health Care Reform Policy Article on Republican Presidential candidate John Huntsman’s health care reform policy
Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election
Tornado Season on Pace to Be Costliest Ever Article on the devastating 2011 tornado season and historic insured losses and death toll.
Insurance Industry Shows Hiring Optimism Article about insurance industry optimism concerning hiring over the next several months
Producer Commissions and the MLR Dabate Article discussing producer commissions and the Medical Loss Ratio Dabate
Will PPACA Provide Incentives to Drop Health Coverage? Article detailing how the PPACA might provide incentives to drop health coverage
Thomson Reuters Names Top 10 Health Systems Article discussing Thomson Reuters naming of top 10 health systems
The Health Care Cost Problem Article describing in detail the U.S. health care cost problem
Florida Hurricane Risk Management Assessment Article on Florida hurricane risk anagement assessment for 2011 hurricane season
Medicare Cost Savings Experiment Achieves Little Article assessing results of Medicare cost savings experiment which provided bonuses to health plans which met targeted cost savings goals.
Floridians Win $55M Chinese Drywall Settlement Article discussing Florida homeowners win of $55 million Chinese Drywall settlement.
UnitedHealth Sues Over Lost TRICARE Contract Article describing lawsuit brought by UnitedHealth against U.S. government for award made to Humana
“The Time is Now” for ACO’s Article on an innovative effort to make health care more accountable and therefore health insurance more affordable.
2011 Catastrophic Losses $23 Billion and Counting Article detailing 2011 catastrophic losses of $23 billion and counting before hurricane season begins
Details on readability issues with insurance policies and state requirements Article detailing readability issues with insurance policies and state regulatory readability requirements
Debt Ceiling Failure Risky Proposition for Insurers Debt Ceiling Failure Risky Proposition for Insurers
The Post-Reform Broker The Post-Reform Broker
SLIMPACT Surplus Lines Reform Moves Forward Is SLIMPACT the Solution for Surplus Lines Regulation?
1 in 14 Physicians Sued Each Year Article concerning how 1 in 14 physicians is sued each year
Carolina Coastal Plans Ready for Irene Article on the readiness of Carolina coastal plans for hurricane Irene
Irene has New York City in Sight Article on Irene’s path toward New York City and the consequences
10% of Large Employers May Drop 2014 Health Benefits Article regarding 2014 employer health care decision-making.
Insurance Outsourcing Trend to Keep Rising Article on the continuing rise of insurance outsourcing.
Effects of Health Plan Consolidation Article detailing the effects of health plan vonsolidation
Firms Expect Small 2012 Rise in Health Insurance Costs Article detailing employer health insurance cost survey results and what they expect for 2012
Would Tort Reform Lower Health Costs? Article analyzing whether Tort Reform would lower health costs?
Disability Insurance Costs Rising Article describing rising costs of disability insurance
Pay-as-You-Drive Discounts 101 Article on latest discount auto insurance tactic– pay-as-you drive discount.
Travel Insurance Primer Article providing Travel Insurance Primer
Professional Liability & 2012 Uncertainty Professional Liability Line Faces 2012 Challenges
Agent Commissions Not Exempt From Final MLR Rule Article on Agent Commissions Not Exempt From Final MLR Rule
Defined Contribution Plans a Growing Trend Article on how Defined Contribution Plans are a Growing Trend
Life Insurance Trends for 2012 Article describing Life Insurance Trends for 2012
Santorum’s Opposition to ObamaCare is Personal Article on Presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s opposition to ObamaCare.
State Health Insurance Exchange Status Update Article on state implementations of health insurance exchanges
2012: The Year of Critical Illness Coverage Article stating why 2012 will be the year of Critical Illness Coverage
Cyber Insurance Coverage Decision Points Article detailing Cyber Insurance Coverage Decision Points
Climate Change and Property Cassualty Risk Article on potential climate change impact on property casualty insurance
Why Are U.S. Health Costs so High? Article exploring why U.S. Health Costs are so High?
Mercer Report Details Employer Health Spending Trends Article detailing Mercer survey report on employer health spending trends
Mini-Med’s Thriving in Reform Era Mini-Med’s Thriving in Reform Era
Health Insurance Rebate Analysis Health Insurance Rebate Analysis
IRS Sets 2013 HSA Contribution Limits IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits
Consumer Directed Plan Savings Detailed Consumer Directed Plan Savings Detailed
GOP Planning ObamaCare Ruling Reaction GOP Planning ObamaCare Reaction
HSAs Expand Dramatically in 2011 HSAs Expand Dramatically in 2012
Next Battle: Health Insurance Exchange Rules Next Battle: Health Insurance Exchange Rules
Many States Pursuing Medicaid Cuts Citing PPACA Many States Pursuing Medicaid Cuts Citing PPACA
Crop Insurance Coverage Basics Crop Insurance Coverage Basics
Workers Comp Injury Duration Increases Workers Comp Injury Duration Increases
Workplace Retaliation an Increasing Insurance Liability Workplace Retaliation an Increasing Insurance Liability
Small Business & Stop Loss Coverage Small Business & Stop Loss Coverage
Pet Insurance Essentials Pet Insurance Essentials
China: A New Insurance Frontier China: A New Insurance Frontier
Intro to Chinese Insurance Regulation Intro to Chinese Insurance Regulation
Romney vs. Obama Health Care Policy Romney vs. Obama Health Care Policy
Info Tech Jobs & Insurance Industry Info Tech Jobs & Insurance Industry
What is an Essential Benefit? What is an Essential Benefit?
Agent Groups Continue MLR Fight Article concerning agent groups continuing fight against Medical Loss Ratio rules
Kansas City Demos $11M in Health Savings Article concerning how Kansas City collaborative achieves creat health savings
Romney’s Health Care Policy Romney’s Health Care Policy
Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election
Huntsman’s Health Care Reform Policy Article on Republican Presidential candidate John Huntsman’s health care reform policy
How to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan Article describing IRS rules on how to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan
A New Era of P&C Risk? Article identifies a New Era of P&C Risk
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