Highmark, Del. Blues’ deal gets attorney general scrutiny

Delaware’s attorney general publicly asked Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) and Pennsylvania-based Highmark to explain the effects of their affiliation agreement.  Read Story

Health reform most important IFAwebnews.com story in 2010

The passage of health reform in 2010 was chosen by visitors to IFAwebnews.com as the biggest story of 2010.  Read Story

Lower co-payments, disease management trim future health care costs

Companies can save money and increase their employees’ medication adherence by lowering co-payments on prescription drugs and establishing a disease management program, a new report says.  Read Story

Middle-income investors shun retirement advice despite its benefit

Most middle-income Americans do not receive professional retirement advice and do not believe that they need it, although most benefit from the services, a new study showed.  Read Story

Jack Singer, a trainer and certified sports psychologist, provides five tips for helping financial service professionals to keep a competitive edge.  Read Story

Coalition inducts its 2010 Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame members

Each year the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, a nonprofit group, provides a listing of its “Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame” indictees. This year’s honorees, as presented by the coalition, are listed below as the CAIF described them.  Read Story

Agents phones may ring over Md. new minimum auto coverage limits

The new minimum liability limits for auto insurance in Maryland, which took effect Jan. 1, could spark calls to Maryland’s insurance agents, a trade group leader suggests.  Read Story

By now, you probably know that some of the rules have changed in Maryland regarding workers’ compensation settlements. But, do you know to what extent? Here, you’ll learn the seven facts about new regulations concerning Medicare and Maryland workers’ compensation settlements. Plus, you’ll discover the reasons behind possible increased settlement amounts, as well as how these new regulations can protect your business clients from costly lawsuits.  Read Story

U.S. House’s health reform vote delayed after Giffords’ shooting

Eric Cantor, U.S. House majorty leader, announced a delay in legislators' vote seeking repeal health reform legislation in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others in Tuscon, Ariz., Jan. 8.  Read Story

Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual expanding with New York acquisition

A Richmond, Va., insurance company is purchasing a New York-based property-casualty insurer that provides far, auto and home insurance in 10 states.  Read Story