Pelosi says public plan a must to get health reform in the House

While President Barack Obama is calling a government-run insurance program to compete with private insurers “important” in health care reform, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is saying it’s a necessity for ...  Read →  Read Story

Several national insurance carriers have pulled their ads from the Glenn Beck Program on the Fox News Channel, after the show’s host called President Obama a “racist” while appearing on ...  Read →  Read Story

Senator accuses Rendell of making children ‘hostages’ in budget battle

The budget stalemate in Harrisburg between Gov. Ed Rendell and Senate Republicans leaves several programs waiting for funding, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Don White

That reality has led ...  Read →  Read Story

Closing reinsurance tax loophole proposed in Congress

Rep. Richard E. Neal, chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, introduced a bill to close a reinsurance tax loophole, saying its passage would end “a significant ...  Read →  Read Story

Fringe Benefit Group, based in Austin, Texas, has added the Nationwide Retirement Clear Advantage platform to clients through The Contractors Plan, its wage benefit program.

Adam Bonsky, executive vice president of ...  Read →  Read Story

The Hartford introduced its Aviator Cash Balance Program as a new tool for small businesses and professional practices to save for retirement.

The defined benefit program is designed for individuals that ...  Read →  Read Story

CIGNA has introduced a new series of dental HMO plans the insurer says places an even greater emphasis on affordability and promoting wellness by covering more preventative dental care services.

Under ...  Read →  Read Story

Independent agents group meets with Commissioner Ario

The Pennsylvania insurance commissioner met recently with the board of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group, discussing what the group described as “hot-button issues.”

Joel Ario

At the meeting ...  Read →  Read Story

GEICO backing up Virginia center with expansion in Western New York

Auto insurer GEICO is adding 300 jobs over the next three years through a new, $2.4 million expansion of its operations in Amherst, N.Y., which will serve as a backstop ...  Read →  Read Story

Optima Health unveils new name for health, clinical services

Optima Health has rolled out a new name for its health, prevention and clinical services, which company officials say will make its health plan packages more attractive to consumers and ...  Read →  Read Story