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Homeowner’s Insurance Exclusions Discussed
Article detailing some little known homeowner’s insurance exclusions.
Homowner's Insurance
resources on homeowner's insurance including home real estate property contents structure flood insurance deductible assessed value fair market value wind agent broker cosnultant roof basement luxury cut-rate discount
Hospitals Targeted by Debt Ceiling Deal's Medicare Cuts
Article on Medicare cuts to hospitals due to debt ceiling congressional deal.
House Approves NFIP Reform Bill
Article on House passage of the NFIP reform bill
House GOP Preparing PPACA Alternative
House GOP Preparing PPACA Alternative
House Republicans Move Bill Forward Defunding Health Care Reform
The House Rules Committee is planning to move H.R. 1213 to the flkoor this week. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce
How Does Your agent E & O Coverage Stack Up?
This article asks agents How Does Your Agent E & O Coverage Stack Up?
How Hawaii Benefits from Health Reform
Article on how Hawaii is benefiting from Health care Reform payment initiatives
How Readable Should Insurance Policies Be?
Article on the appropriate readability level of insurance policies
How Would President Pawlenty Reform Healthcare?
Article on former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty's ideas to reform healthcare in the U.S.
How to Assist Client Disaster Claims
Article on assisting clients in disaster claims filing and disaster recovery in times of crisis.
How to Insure Against Hurricane Risks
Article detailing how agents and brokers can aide their clients in insuring against hurricane risks.
How to Insure Against Hurricane Risks
Article detailing how agents and brokers can aide their clients in insuring against hurricane risks.
How to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan
Article describing IRS rules on how to Launch a Health CO-OP Plan
Howard Dean: Individual Mandate Unnecessary
Howard Dean: Individual Mandate Unnecessary
Humana Exits Utah Health Insurance Exchange
Article on Humana's exit from Utah health insurance exchange
Huntsman's Health Reform Policy
Article on Republican Presidential candidate John Huntsman's health care reform policy
Hurricane Irene a "Nightmare Scenario"
Article on Hurricane Irene's potential devastation
Hurricane Irene's Aftermath
Article on Hurricane Irene's aftermath
Hurricane Season Could be P&C's Tipping Point
article on hurricane season possible effects on P&C market
Hurricane Season Predicted to be Average
Hurricane Season Predicted to be Average
Hurricane Season Predictions Worsen
article on revised hurricane season predictions
Hurricane Seasonb Predictions Worsen
article on revised hurricane season predictions
IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits
IRS Announces 2013 HSA Limits
IRS Proposes W-2 Reporting Rules
Largely lost in the reporting of the Japanese earthquake, the tsunami, and concerns of a nuclear reactor meltdown is the fact that Hawaii endured some
Identification of Strengths and Market Segment Interests
Initial step in develoing an insurance market segment niche as a go-to-resource for potential clients involves the Identification of strengths and Market Segment Interests
Identifying Avenues for Additional Revenue Streams
Identifying Avenues for Additional Revenue Streams
Illinois Achieves Huge Medicaid Savings
Article on how Illinois achieved dramatic Medicaid savings.
Illinois Governor Signs External Review Reform Bill
Article on Illinois enactment of external review reform
Immediate Income Annuities
Article explaining the immediate income life annuity product
Implementing the Affordable Care Act
Introductory E-course highlighting the major components of implementing the Affordable Care Act
Important Hurricane Irene Coverage Issues
Article describing important hurricane Irene coverage issues
Indexed Annuities See Record Sales Increase
Article on record-setting sales year in 2010 for indexed annuities.
Individual Life Insurance Sales Up 8%
blog post concverning increassing permanent life insurance sales
Individual Mandate In Major Trouble
Article on day two of Supreme Court PPACA hearings
Individual Mandate in Crosshairs at PPACA hearing
Article concerning Appeals court questions regarding individual mandate at PPACA hearing.
Industry Reacts to Medical Loss Ratio, Affordable Care Act Rule
Medical Loss Ratio rules criticized
Information to advance insurance professionals and agent careers through designations and achievement and to research and find new opportunities
the key information for insurance professionals to advance their careers and seek and find new opportunities
Insurance Career Opportunity Sites
List of career and employment opportunity sites nationwide available for insurance professionals from agent to underwriter
Insurance Industry - Resources For Insurance Brokers of Health, Property, Casualty, Life and Workers' Compensation
Insurance information for agents, brokers, and all insurance professionals in health, property and casualty, life, and workers compensation. See additional in depth coverage of health care reform, long-term care, disability income, auto, and home insurance coverages. The site includes timely resources and glossary's on diverse topics including career development, office operations, ethics, and state and federal regulations.
Insurance Industry Continues to Lose Jobs as Overall Economy Builds
The U.S. insurance industry lost 1,700 jobs in March, continuing a long-term decline as the overall economy gained 216,000 jobs during the month, according
Insurance Industry Drops 3,700 Jobs in December While Broader Economy Sees Resurgence
December saw the broader U.S. recovery gain an amazing 103,000 jobs; those gains however were not seen in the insurance sector. Instead, the U.S. insurance
Insurance Industry Gains 3,000+ Jobs in December
Blog item on insurance industry job gains
Insurance Industry Gains Positions in October: First Time Since 2006
Breaking a long-standing trend, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that preliminary figures indicate a 1,400 job gain in October 2010 for the
Insurance Industry Jobs Report
Article on August 2011 jobs report
Insurance Industry Left Behind in February Job Gains
medical loss ratio, insurance careers, revenue streams
Insurance Industry Loses 700 jobs in November
Article on insurance industry employment trend
Insurance Industry Lost 3,400 Jobs In November
Reversing gains seen in October, the insurance industry lost 3,400 jobs during the month of November, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Insurance Industry Shows Hiring Optimism
Article about insurance industry optimism concerning hiring over the next several months
Insurance Jobs Up 2.7% in Last Year
Insurance Jobs Up 2.7% in Last Year
Insurance News and Trends
This category includes up-to-date information, news,trends, regulatory changes, recent legislation, etc. Insurance professionals will learn information on legal precedents and regulatory oversight changes nationally and in the states.
Insurance Outsourcing Trend to Keep Rising
Article on the continuing rise of insurance outsourcing.
Insurance Preparations for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving insurance preparations
Insurance Pros Biting Back: Bed Bugs Tough New Enemy
Watch out bed bugs; insurance agents, brokers, and other insurance pros are your tough new enemy. According to its website, www.cpcusociety.org the
Insurance Sector Adds 3,200 Jobs in May
employment gains described in insurance industry
Insurance and "T'was the Night Before Christmas"
Tws the Night Before Christmas... and insurance
Insurance company profile page
top and emerging insurer profiles and profiles of industry leaders and experts decision-makers and trend-setters
Insurance for Home-based Businesses
Insurance for Home-based Businesses
Insurance industry ethics
Essential resources for the ethical insurance professional related to sales underwriting marketing and legal aspects of trustworthy and integrity filled insurance practices. Includes information on insurance fraud and illegal activities in the insurance industry.
Insurance office operations
everything agents and insurance professionals need to effectively operate insurance offices to meet and exceed client expectations and maximize marketing effort to ensure industry sector success
Insurance: What is RSS?
Insurance What is RSS
Insured Losses From Texas Wildfires Total $150 Million
While losses are still mounting word comes that the Texas wildfires total losses have exceeded $150 million, according to the Insurance Council of Texas.
Insurers Returning Huge Health Rebates
Insurers Returning Huge Health Rebates
Interstate Health Insurance Sales Analysis
Article analyzing the effects of allowing interstate sale and purchase of health insurance.
Iowa Gets Federal Medical Loss Ratio Waiver
article on Iowa Medical loss ratio waiver
Irene Caused More Water than Wind Damage
Article on how Hurricane Irene caused more water than wind damage
Irene Losses Largely Uncovered
Article detailing how Hurricane Irene losses are largely uncovered
Irene Slams Puerto Rico, May Target Florida
hurricane damage, risk mitigation, wind damage
Irene Tracking Toward North Carolina
Updated information on Hurricane Irene as it approaches east coast
Irene has New York City in Sight
Article on Irene's path toward New York City and the consequences
Is Insurance Agent Fraud Increasing?
article detailing two agents who committed nsurance fraud
Is SLIMPACT the Solution for Surplus Lines Regulation?
Is SLIMPACT the Solution for Surplus Lines Regulation?
Japan's Disaster and Contingent Business Interruption Insurance
Two weeks ago Japan was devastated by an earthquake and a tsunami leaving billions in insured losses and tens of thousands lost their lives. In response
Job board of insurance industry openings
job listings for insurance career opportunities agents brokers consultants and all interested in an insurance career life auto health casualty property disability long term care workers compensation career track sales marketing underwriters agents brokers customer service consultants temporary regulatory employee benefit consultants
Joplin Tornado Victim Denied Workers Comp Claim
Joplin, MO tornado victime denied worker's compenstion.
Joplin, Missouri 25-30% Destroyed by Tornado
The string of massive tornados continued with the the deadliest in Missouri's history tearing through the city of Joplin on Sunday, killing at least 89
Just 7% of Agents Support PPACA, but do Support Reform
Survey says agents not in favor of PPACA, but see reform as needed
Kansas City Collaborative Achieves Great Health Savings
Article concerning how Kansas City collaborative achieves creat health savings
Kansas Considers Health Care Freedom Law
Article on Kansas proposal considers health care freedom law
Kentucky Derby Recovering After Tornado
Blog entry on tornado insurance loss at site of Kentucky Derby horse racing facility.
Key Fire Insurance Claim Details
Article detailing key fire insurance claim procedures
LIMRA Survey- Life Insurance Execs Expect Flat 2011 Sales
Article detailing results of LIMRA survey research of leading life insurance executives.
LTCI Inflation Options
Article about Long-term Care Insurance Inflation Options
LTCI Sales on the Rise
2010 was a pretty good year for Long-term Care insurance. Twenty-five states reported a double-digit percentage increase in the number of residents with
La. Insurer Must Pay $100 M. to Katrina Policyholders
Article on settlement for hurricane related losses.
Large Employers Revamping Health Benefit Programs for 2012
Article on decision-making by large employers as they revamp health benefits for 2012.
Largest Ever Medicare Fraud Busts 111
Medicare fraud doctors nurses physical therapists in nine U.S. cities billing fraud indictments, unnecessary procedures
Lawmakers Trying to Close PPACA Loophole
Article on attempt to Clode PPACA Medicaid Loophole
Life Combo Products Continue Big Growth
Life Combo Products Continue Big Growth
Life Insurance Benefiting from Baby Boom
Life Insurance Benefiting from Baby Boom
Life Insurance Glossary
Resource for insurance agents brokers and consultants on key life insurance terminology, aides life insurance professionals in keeping up-to-date on latest trends and terminology related to life insurance products, regulation, marketing, sales and undewrwriting
Life Insurance Sales Up in 2011
Life insurance sales trend is u
Life Insurance Trends for 2012
Article describing Life Insurance Trends for 2012
Life Insurance and Annuities
Everything related to the life insurance and annuity industry including the myriad of life and annuity products, profiles of national insurers, emerging trends, and new insurer markets.
Life Insurance: Keys that May Close More Sales
Article detailing keys to expanded life insurance sales due to value-added items that agents and brokers should emphasize.
Life Products
insurance resources for life insurance industry specific to term and whole life products
Life Sales See Decline in 2010, but Uptick as 2011 Begins
Article on life sales decline in 2010, but uptick as 2011 begins
Life Sales Up 6%- 3rd Quarter
term life, whole life, life insurance sales
Lightening Things Up with Satire
blog entry on lighter side of insurance using satire
Lloyd's Suffers Largest Ever First Half Loss
Article on historic loss suffered by Lloyd's of London in first half of 2011
Long Term Care Insurance Leaders Join Forces to Launch Outreach Campaign
As the American population ages and individuals live longer due to advances in health and technology, more and more individuals will have a need for
Long-term Care Insurance
subcategory site on long-term care insurance issues, benefits, sales, marketing, underwriting, regulation, impact of health care reform, impact of disability issues and long-term care coverage options and nuances of sales to varying age groups
Loss Ratios in 2nd Quarter High for Auto Insurers
Article on auto insurer loss ratios due to Spring 2011 tornados
Major Medicaid Fraud Uncovered: APS Healthcare Pays $13 Million Settlement
Article illustrating Georgia FBI Medicaid fraud investigation Georgia fraudulent administration analysis of Georgia Medicaid fraud program by APS Healthcare
Market Giants
agent broker professional resource on large giant American national United State insurers insurance companies
Marketing and Networking Must be Cyclical
network cycle business sales keep advancing perpetual strategy referrals relatiosnhips connections keep building
Massachusetts Attempting Health Payment Reform
Massachusetts Attempting Health Payment Reform
Massachusetts Hit by Deadly Tornados
Article describing Massachusetts tornados
Massive Snowstorm Wreaks Havoc in Northeast
Massive snowstorm shuts down Northast without power
Massive Tornados Devastate Alabama and Much of South
A wave of tornado-spawning storms strafed the South on Wednesday, splintering buildings across hard-hit Alabama and killing 72 people in four states.
Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Rules Delayed
Article on new efforts to curtail Medicaid program fraud and abuse
Medical Homes and Emphasis on Preventive Care
Medical Homes and Emphasis on Preventive Care
Medical Loss Ratio NAIC Review Postponed
A judge has determined Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. breached its contracts with thousands of annuity holders, according to the Milwaukee Journal
Medical Loss Ratios- State Impacts
Analysis of the impact of the medical loss ratio rules under the Affordable Care Act in various states
Medical Malpractice Reform Proposal
Article providing a primer on Medical Malpractice Reform.
Medical Providers Accused in Workers' Comp Fraud Scheme
Article illustrates details of workers compensation insurance fraud scheme
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Up 10% for 2012
Article on Medicare Advantage Enrollment Increase
Medicare Advantage For All in Post Reform World?
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.
Medicare Demo Reaps Savings
Article provides details on Medicare demo which has reaped savings through provider bonus payments
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Today
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Today
Medicare Reform Proposals Analyzed
Article analyzing Medicare reform proposals
Medicare and Quality Reimbursement Linked in Pilot
Medicare and Quality Reimbursement Linked in Pilot
Medicare, Medicaid, & TRICARE
Key resources on Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE government health insurance issues including regulations, interactions with states and information useful for agents and brokers on these important federal/state programs
Medigap Plans and the PPACA
Article on Med Supp plan and the medical loss ratio rules
Mercer Report Details Employer Health Spending Trends
Article detailing Mercer survey report on employer health spending trends
Michigan Health CO-OP Awarded $72M
Michigan Health CO-OP Awarded $72M
Michigan Moves Closer to Autism Mandate
autism mandate discussion
Mike's Insurance Professional Resources Blog
Mike's Insurance Professional Resources Blog
Milliman Reports Health Care Costs Up 7.3%
According to Milliman Actuary the cost of health care for a typical family of four has increased 7.3% this year, to $19,393. The annual Milliman Medical
Mini-Med Plans in the Cross-hairs- Future Uncertain
Article detailing the impact of federal health care reform on Mini-med plans. Details include how the federal Department of Health and Human Services has exempted several health plans from health care reform requirements including the Medical Loss Ratio calculations
Mini-Med Plans in the Cross-hairs- Future Uncertain
Article detailing the impact of federal health care reform on Mini-med plans. Details include how the federal Department of Health and Human Services has exempted several health plans from health care reform requirements including the Medical Loss Ratio calculations
Mini-Med's Thriving in Reform Era
Mini-Med's Thriving in Reform Era
Minot, N.D. Flood Waters Overrun Levees
Minot, North Dakota flood details
Mississippi Estimates Tornado Damage at $80 Million
Article detailing damage estimates by Mississippi and Georgia related to severe Tornados that hit the Southern United States in April 2011
Mississippi Rising: Floods Likely From Iowa to New Orleans
article on Mississippi river flooding
Mobility Creates Greater Worker's Comp Exposure
Article concerning our increased use of mobile technology and how it creates reater Worker's Comp exposure
More Affordable Care Act Provisions Going Into Effect January 1st
More Affordable Care Act Provisions Going Into Effect January 1st
More CO-OP Plan Details
More CO-OP Plan Details
More Employers Offering Wellness Programs
More Employers Offering Wellness Programs
Most Popular Items on This Site in 2011
Blog entry on site's most popular items in 2011
NAIC Reverses Position on Medical Loss Ratio
Article on the NAIC's decision to no longer back insurance commissions exemption flrom the MLR.
NAIC: 59% Homeowners at Risk of Property Loss
NAIC: 59% Homeowners at Risk of Property Loss
NAIC: Insurance Industry is Sound
article on bond rating decline and impact on insurance industry
NAIFA Reports Sales Commissions Down Sharply
According to a survey conducted earlier this year by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), about 75% of the agents and
NASHO Asks for Ancillary Inclusion in Exchanges
article on NASHO request for supplemental health inclusion in Exchanges
NCOIL Approves Model Creating Life Beneficiaries' Bill of Rights
The following provides details on new life insurance disclosure requirements regarding how death benefits are administered. Statement from NCOIL website:
NCOIL Backs Agents in MLR Debate
Article on NCOIL's decision to back agents in medical loss ratio debate
NCQA Names 6 ACO Early Adopters
Article on ACO early adopters
NFIB Advocates for Defined Contribution Options
NFIB Advocates for Defined Contribution Options
NFIP Again Faces Sunset May 31
NFIP Again Faces Sunset May 31
NFIP Reform Bill Moves Forward
A House subcommittee this week on a bipartisan vote approved the reauthorization and reform of the nation's flood insurance program. The 10
NFIP Reform Moving Slowly Ahead
Article on Congressional efforts to reform NFIP moving slowly
NRRA Surplus Lines Law Take Effect
Article on the new NRRA Surplus Lines Law which takes effect July 21, 2011
NY Life 2011 Market Leader
article on New York life
National Flood Insurance Program Extended
National Flood Insurance Program Extended one year federal flood insurance program requirements extended article providing details on federal program extension
National Quality Strategy
article on the release of the federal HHS National Health Care Quality Strategy
Network, Network, Network
One key to successful insurance sales involves the ability to talk and to network and meet as many new people as possible to build references
Nevada's New Captive Law Will Attract Companies to the State
Article on Nevada's attempt to attract new insurers to the state with new captive law.
New Focus of GOP: Reforming Reform in Small Steps
ACA, health care reform, insurance exchange
New Health Care Reform Poll Results
Associated Press health care reform poll results A new poll indicates the strongest opposition to the new Affordable Care Act health care reform
New Jersey 38th State to Join IIPRC Compact
state insurance regulation, federal insurance regulation, compliance
New Medicare DME Program Saves Big
New Medicare DME Program Saves Big
New York Exchange Proposal to Keep Agent's Role
Article describing on New York state proposal will retain agent's role in development of Health Insurance Echange.
New York Life Insurer Profile
Article providing a profile of New York Life Insurance company, its history, products, vital statistics, and financial health.
Northwest Mutual Named Most Admired Life Insurer
variable annuity, immediate income annuity, limra
Northwestern Mutual Breached Annuity Contracts: Judge
A judge has determined Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. breached its contracts with thousands of annuity holders, according to the Milwaukee Journal
Northwestern Mutual Leads in Long-Term Value
Article concerning Northwestern Mutual leadership in long-term value
Nuclear lessons from Japan: Impact on U.S. and its Insurers?
government insurance, federal regulation, construction
Obama Deficit Plan Targets Medicare
Article on Obama deficit plan including cuts to Medicare
Obama Offers States Health Care Reform Options
Affordable care Act, health insurance exchange, state mandate
Obama to Announce Religious Accommodation on Birth Control
Obama to Announce Religious Accommodation on Birth Control
Oklahoma Hit By Fatal Tornado
Oklahoma tornado damage coverage blog entry
Open Comment Period on National Health Quality Strategy
Blog item on national quality straetgy open comment period
Overview of Top Insurance Designations
Document provides overview of leading industry designations in each of the health life and property casualty lines of business
P/C Industry at Risk with Unused, Uncememted Deep Sea Oil Wells
article on P/C industry oil rig disaster potential
PCIP Program Now Allows Broker/Agent Commissions
Article on new federal Pre-existing consition insurance program details
PPACA Became Law Two Years Ago Today
Article on two year anniversaryu of PPACA
PPACA Benefit Schedule Rules Released
Article on PPACA Benefit Schedule Rules Released
PPACA Creates New Marriage Penalty
Article describing negative impact of PPACA on married persons
PPACA Impact Seen in Kaiser Employer Survey
Article on effect of PPACA on health insurance provided by employers
PPACA and Severability
Article on the Severability of the PPACA
Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance
Article describing new auto insurance coverage based on the amount and how safe people drive their cars.
Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance Explained
Article describing Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance discount program
Pay as You Drive Auto Insurance Explained
Following in California's regulatory footsteps, New York City is now considering implementing pay-as-you-drive auto insurance in hopes of reducing
Pay-as-You-Drive Discounts 101
Article on latest discount auto insurance tactic-- pay-as-you drive discount.
Permanent Life Insurance Growing in Popularity
As the economy continues to stagnate an interesting trend is developing in the purchase of permanent life insurance products. While term life insurance is
Personal Lines Undergoing a Consumer-oriented Change
Personal Lines Undergoing a Consumer-oriented Change
Ping Pong- DC Judge Declares Individual Mandate Lawful
individual mandate, ACA, health care reform
Politics and the Individual Mandate
Article on Politics and the Individual Mandate
Poll: Employer Health Coverage Hits a New Low
A new Gallup poll shows the continuing decline of employer-sponsored health care in the U.S. Don't click on that link if you want to try to guess below. The
Possible alternate revenue streams
Property and Casualty alternate revenue streams
Primer on Annuities and Taxes
Article describing tax implications, rules, and penalties of annuity's.
Private Auto Insurance
Insurance page for private auto insurance coverage personal use of vehicles individual auto insurance sales
Producer Commissions and the MLR Dabate
Article discussing producer commissions and the Medical Loss Ratio Dabate
Product Examples
Disability Income step by step guide
Professional Liability Insurance
Article on E and O insurance
Professional Liability Line Faces 2012 Challenges
Professional Liability Line Faces 2012 Challenges
Property and Casualty Insurance products
Information on property and casualty insurance insuring client needs are met in regard to homeowners, business, renters property and casualty insurance. Information on new products, industry trends and major insurers, expert opinion profiles emerging trends to provide key and vital information on all aspects of the property and casualty insurance field
Property and Casualty- 2011 Forecast
Article providing analysis of industry trends as we enter 2011
Property/ Casualty Glossary
Resource for agents brokers and consultants on key property casualty insurance market policies plans industry insurers Resource for insurance agents brokers and consultants on key property and casualty insurance terminology, aides homeowners and auto insurance professionals in keeping up-to-date on latest trends and terminology related to insurance products, regulation, marketing, sales, and underwriting
Proposed Medicare Cuts Detailed
According to the NY Times the Medicare cuts in the proposed GOP budget would shift the burden to beneficiaries and the states. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan's
Rate Hike Review Rules
Article on rate hike review rules
Readability Issues with Insurance Policies
Article detailing readability issues with insurance policies and state regulatory readability requirements
Reform Aides 600,000 Young Adults Join Parental Plans
Article on young adults accessing coverage through a parent's employer coverage.
Reinsurance Primer
Article describing the basics of Reinsurance in the property/ casualty sector of the industry.
Related Guidesites
related guidesites within About.com family expert opinion and resources with up-to-date timely information on key industry and consumer issues regulations legislation customer service marketing and sales
Report- Health Plan Profits Account for 0.5% National Health Costs
Health plans' profits accounted for less than 1/2 of 1% of total health care spending in 2010 according to a report by Fortune. That 0.5% profit number
Report: Few Small Businesses Will Opt Out of PPACA
Report: Few Small Businesses Will Opt Out of PPACA
Report: Fewer Used COBRA Subsidy Than Expected
According to a new report by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), the federal subsidy to help laid-off American workers pay for
Research, Review and Self-Assess to Assure a Career in Sales and Insurance is right for You How to Become a Top-notch Insurance Agent or Broker
Informational article on how to position oneself as a top-notch successful insurance agent or broker increasing sales expertise through networking designations niche development and others to position oneself as an industry and sales leader
Resolution Soon?- Supreme Court Expedited Review of ACA Sought
Affordable Care Act, individual mandate, health care reform
Retail Health Clinics and Insurance
Article concerning retail health clinics and insurance ramifications.
Retiree Healthcare Costs Exploding
Article on exploding costs of retiree halthcare coverage
Retirees Receiving Small COLA Increase
Article on Medicare and social security retirement adjustments and affect on Medicare supplement sales
Role of Agents/ Brokers
Resource for insurance professionals and agents and brokers on insurance office operation managment sales and marketing quality customer service
Romney Says He'll Opt Out of Medicare
Romney and Medicare
Romney's Blunder on Health Reform Question
Article on misstep by Mitt romney on health care question
Romney's Health Care Policy
Romney's Health Care Policy
Romney's Health Care Problem
Article describing Mitt Romney's health care reform policy.
Ryan Revises Medicare Reform Plan
Article on Ryan's latest Medicare reform proposal
Santorum's Opposition to ObamaCare is Personal
Article on Presidential candidate Rick Santorum's opposition to ObamaCare.
Santorum's Take on Medicaid Reform
article on Rick Santorum's views on Medicaid reform
Sates Making Deep Medicaid Cuts
Article on Medicaid cuts
Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election
Sebelius Decision Aids Obama Re-election
Seize New Opportunities
Article on seizing new opportunities
Senate Approves NFIP Extension
Senate Approves NFIP Extension
Senate Democrats Block GOP Affordable Care Act Repeal
Senate Democrats earlier today blocked a Republican effort to repeal the Afforable Care Act passed last March and in the midst of a massive implementation.
Seniors Benefit from Critical Illness Coverage
Seniors Benefit from Critical Illness Coverage
Seven Funded CO-OP Plans Named by CMS
Seven Funded CO-OP Plans Named by CMS
Should U.S. Repeal and Replace Affordable Care Act?
Article analyzing and comparing the U.S. Affordable Care Act and the Republican alternative the Common Sense Healthcare Reform and Affordability Act? In-depth comparison of the two bills.
Should U.S. Repeal and Replace Affordable Care Act?
Article analyzing and comparing the U.S. Affordable Care Act and the Republican alternative the Common Sense Healthcare Reform and Affordability Act? In-depth comparison of the two bills.
Small Business Health Relief Act Examined
Article examining the Small Business Health Relief Act.
Small Business Insurance Owner's Policies
Small Business Insurance Owner's Policies
Small Business Tax Credits Under the ACA Examined
Article reviewing the impact of small business tax credits under the ACA examined
Social Media Strategy Tips
To make insurance sales and grow your business, diversifying your marketing strategy is essential. Incorporating a social media strategy within your
Social Media and Underwriting?
Article about social media use in underwriting
Social Security Begins Running a Deficit
Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, Affordable Care Act
Social Security Insolvent in 2017
Article on Social Security's projected insolvency by 2017.
Specialty property casualty insurance products
Specialty product information for property casualty insurance for agents brokers consultants and adjusters actuary underwriters customer service damage
Specific Readability Concerns
Specific Readability Concerns
State Actions on Health Insurance Exchanges
Article describing the staus of states on implementing Health Insurance Exchanges
State Farm insurer profile
State Farm insurance company profile
State Health Insurance Exchange Status Update
Article on state implementations of health insurance exchanges
State Politics/ Policy Game-Changers on Implementing ACA
Article addressing how states are implementing the federal Affordable Care Act health care reform legislation
State and Federal insurance regulations
latest news regulations laws statutes up to date industry news and trends regulatory changes legislation lawsuit information precedents and regulatory oversight changes nationally and in the states, market forces natural disasters health care reform technology impact electronic records privacy concerns
States Allowed to Set Essential Benefits
Article on HHS's determination to allow states to set essential benefits under PPACA
States Hit Hardest by Tornados, Among Least Insured
Blog item on tornado damage and the number of uninsured homeowners
States Lagging in HIX Development
Article on state health insurance exchange implementation
States Using Affordable Care Act to Reject Rate Increases
A key element within the Affordable Care Act health care reform legislation involves heightened state review of health insurer premium rate increases. As an
States, Waivers, & Medical Loss Ratios
Article on medical loss ratio rules in the states
Stay Current with Industry Issues
Article on staying current with industry issues
Study Ranks Top Insurers in Customer Service
Study Ranks Top Insurers in Customer Service
Study: Flood Insurance Premiums Far Too Low
Article on report showing flood insurance premiums are one third of what they should be
Super Committee Fails to Reach Deficit Reduction Goal
Supercommittee, failure, Medicare, Medicaid
Supreme Court Confused on ObamaCare?
Supreme Court Confused on ObamaCare?
Supreme Court Decision Poll Question
Poll on ObamaCare
Supreme Court Declines Early ACA Review
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to let a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) constitutionality case jump the line National Underwriter.
Supreme Court Reform Hearing Primer
Article on Supreme Court PPACA hearings
Supreme Court Unlikely to Expedite ACA Review
According to Reuters News Service, the Supreme Court likely will reject a request to speed up a ruling on the health care reform law. The justices
Survey Finds Employers Adding Voulntary Benefits
Article on survey results showing employers adding voulntary benefits
Survey- Americans Understand Long-term Care Costs, but Not Solutions
A new consumer study shows that nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of Americans believe it is important to plan for the possibility of needing long-term care, but
Survey: FSA's Underutilized By Vast Majority
rticle detailing survey results showing that0 FSA's underutilized by vast majority
Telemedicine Medicare Coverage Proposed
ACA, health care reform. health technology
Texas Health Law May Violate Anti-trust laws
Article concerning a new Texas health law that may violate anti-trust laws.
Texas Welcomes Rains, but not Tornados
blog on Txas rains
Texas Wildfires
Article detailing insurance claims and damage of Texas wildfires
The Case for Health Care Reform: Focus on Costs
Article providing detailed arguments on why health care reform needs #1 focus to be on costs.
The Employer Comparative Effectiveness Research Fee
Article explaining the new comparative effectiveness research fee mandated on employers.
The Health Care Cost Problem
Article describing in detail the U.S. health care cost problem
The Impact of HSA's
Article on impact and use of HSA's
The Latest Developments in the Chinese Drywall Saga
As if Hurricane Katrina wasn't devastating enough. Many southeastern U.S. homeowners who lost everything and rebuilt due to the devastating 2005 hurricane
The PPACA
A guide for insurance professionals, agents, and brokers on the implementation of the PPACA including the regulatory impact on health plans, agents and brokers, and your clients. Understanding how the legislation is implemented and its impact on businesses and the tax credits they may qualify for is essential. Understanding the mad rush that has taken place within the industry to implement the law is also important. Helping business owners through these complexities is our common goal.
The Post-Reform Broker
Article on advancing as a broker in the post-reform marketplace
The Post-Reform Broker
Article concerning the post-reform insurance broker
The Six Components of Auto Insurance
Article identifying the Six Components of Auto Insurance
The Value of Voluntary Benefit Couponing
Article on Voluntary benefits couponing and its value for employees.
Thomson Reuters Names Top 10 Health Systems
Article discussing Thomson Reuters naming of top 10 health systems
Tornado Coverage Details
Article decribing tornado coverage details, April tornado awareness week building windstorm coverage personal belongings coverage
Tornado Damages 750 Homes, Airport Near St. Louis
Article on destructive tornados near St. Louis, Missouri
Tornado Season May Be Costliest Ever
Article on the devastating 2011 tornado season and historic insured losses and death toll.
Tornados Rip Through Oklahoma to Iowa
Midwest tornados, tornado damage
Tougher Annuity Standards on Horizon
Rigorous new annuity standards are in the process of being approved through the NAIC and the states and will be fully operational in 2013. Until the recent
Travel Insurance Primer
Article providing Travel Insurance Primer
Travel Insurance: Don't Let Your Clients Go to the Super Bowl Without It
Dallas travel, travel insurance, Super Bowl
Trend: Domestic Medical Tourism
Artricle on new health care and health insurance trend: Domestic Medical Tourism
Tropical Storm Lee Sweeps Through Southeast
Article on Tropical Storm Lee damage in southeast U.S.
Types of Annuity Products
Types of Annuity Products
U.S. Firms Expect Small 2012 Rise in Healthcare Costs
Article detailing employer health insurance cost survey results and what they expect for 2012
U.S. has Dental Care Crisis
dental crisis
USPS Plans Drastic Employee Health Insurance Cuts
Article on USPS cuts to employee health plans
Uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually
Article describing the U.S. uninsured Healthcare Tab- $49 Billion Annually.
United Health Ties Reimbursement, Quality
United Health Ties Reimbursement, Quality
UnitedHealth Sues Over Lost TRICARE Contract
Article describing lawsuit brought by UnitedHealth against U.S. government for award made to Humana
Unreasonable Rate Hike Rule Released
Article on new rules by the Department of Health and Human Services on the unreasonable rate hike review rules recently released
Unusual "Work" Injury Nets Workers Comp Payout
Unusual Work Injury Nets Workers Comp Payout
Update: Workers Comp Insurer Reverses Joplin Tornado Victim Decision
Article on workers comp insurer's reversal of coverage for Joplin tornado victim
Utah Exchange Experiences Growing Pains
Article on Utah Health Insurance Exchange Experiencing Growing Pains
Variable Annuities: Pros and Cons
Variable Annuities: Pros and Cons
Vermont Moves Forward Toward Single-Payer Health Reform
Moving forward on a path toward single-payer health care, the Vermont Senate has passed a bill designed to put the state on a path toward a universal,
Virginia Quake Rocks East Coast
Article on Virgini centered 5.8 earthquake impacting easter U.S. coastline.
Voluntary Benefits Growing in Mid-market Firms
voluntary benefits expansion article
Voluntary Benefits Ready for a Boom?
Article on voluntary benefits trends
Wausau Insurance- America’s Largest Workers’ Compensation Insurer
article profiling Wausau Insurance- America’s Largest Workers’ Compensation Insurer and innovator since the inception of workers' compensation insurance in 1911
Wellness 101
Article on the bisuness case of implementing worksite wellness programs.
Wellness Becoming a Higher National Priority
Article concerning announcement of national wellness strategy and research on wellness gaining priority with national corporations
What Team Do You Need?
Article concerning the processes following a significant insured commercial property loss, how does the insurance claim process work?
What You Need to Know About Deer/ Vehicle Collisions
Did you know that deer vs. vehicle collisions are increasing? Given this, do you know how most insurers handle deer/ auto collisions? These collisions
What if the PPACA is Unconstitutional?
Article analyzing consequences if the PPACA is ruled to be unconstitutional?
Where Are Car Insurance Premiums Highest?
Article on where car insurance premiums are the highest?
Why Are U.S. Health Costs so High?
Article exploring why U.S. Health Costs are so High?
Wildfire Risks Rampant this Spring
Wildfire Risks Rampant this Spring
Wildfires on Rampage in Texas, California
Article on Texas and California wildfires
Will Exchanges Compete Directly with Agents/ Brokers?
Will the Health Insurance Exchanges be licensed to actually sell health insurance? It has been an open question creating much debate since the passage of
Will New Jersey Gov. Sign HIX Law?
Will New Jersey Gov. Sign HIX Law?
Will PPACA Provide Incentives to Drop Health Coverage?
Article detailing how the PPACA might provide incentives to drop health coverage
Will Tornado Shelters Reduce P/C Premiums?
Will Tornado Shelters Reduce P/C Premiums?
Wisconsin: Battleground of HIX Development
Wisconsin: Battleground of HIX Development
Wokers Compensation Outlook Bleak for 2012
Workers Compensation Outlook Bleak for 2012
Women are Not Buying Enough Life Insurance
Article on Women and Life Insurance Sales
Workers Comp News in the States
Worker's comp updates in the states.
Workers Compensation State Updates
Article onWorkers Compensation State Updates
Workers Compensation Trends for 2011 and Beyond
Article describing the current status of the workers' compensation insurance industry.
Workers Compensation insurance
essential information on workers compensation coverage
Workers' Compensation Programs at a Turning Point
Workers' Compensation programs appear to be at a key turning point as the industry finds itself in Congress' cross-hairs, a look at the history of workers compensation the transformation of programs in the 1990's and the problems facing the industry today and a forecast of the future
Workers' Compensation Programs at a Turning Point
Workers' Compensation programs appear to be at a key turning point as the industry finds itself in Congress' cross-hairs, a look at the history of workers compensation the transformation of programs in the 1990's and the problems facing the industry today and a forecast of the future
Workers: Help Needed in Improving Our Health
Employees want help to improve their health
Worksite Wellness Shows Solid Return on Investment
Article on worksite wellness programs and evidence showing their strong return on investment
Would Pres. Romney Repeal, Replace ObamaCare?
Would Pres. Romney Repeal, Replace ObamaCare?
Would Tort Reform Lower Health Costs?
Article analyzing whether Tort Reform would lower health costs?
You Need a Roadmap
Article concerning the processes following a significant insured commercial property loss, how does the insurance claim process work?
hurricane damage estimates
Article on destruction of Hurricane Irene.
insurance industry resources for all product lines
the resource for effective industry sales and marketing resources and materials to keep up to date across health property casualty life and workers compensation industries
long term care insurance partnership policies
Article on long term care insurance partnership policies