Health Net reports apparent breach of members’ private data

Health Net Inc. is investigating the apparent loss of several server drives containing employee, member and health care provider information from its data center in Rancho Cordova, Calif.  Read Story

Three sue over closing of Pennsylvania’s adultBasic insurance program

Three Pittsburgh-area residents have filed a class action suit, seeking the restoration of the state’s adultBasic health insurance program.   Read Story

Aetna’s membership stagnant, even as economy improves

Aetna, the national health insurance company based in Hartford, Conn., says its membership has not increased as a result of the declining national unemployment rate.  Read Story

N.J. regulators act against Pa., N.Y. insurance adjusters

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance recently reported the following administrative actions against two public insurance adjusters and one company.  Read Story

African-Americans ponder delaying retirement to solve financial worries

Many African-Americans are so worried about their financial situation that they may delay their retirement if the economy does not improve, according to a new survey.   Read Story

Japan’s earthquake, tsunami will spawn higher U.S. insurance rates

The earthquake in Japan, where estimated losses would make it the worst disaster in history, will affect insurance rates in the U.S., according to industry experts.  Read Story

Slide in applications filed for life insurance hits nine-month mark

U.S. applications for individually underwritten life insurance fell in February for the ninth straight month, according to the MIB Life Index.  Read Story

If you've ever been in business with a family member, you know there are several advantages, but even the most dedicated, hard working family member can experience or create tension, stress and conflict in the company. Can you really separate your family history, emotions and knowledge you have of a person at a deeper level and also have a great working relationship?  Read Story

Pa. Senate committee endorses Corbett nominee for insurance regulator

A Pennsylvania Senate committee has endorsed Gov. Tom Corbett's nomination of Michael Consedine as the state's insurance commissioner.  Read Story

Most insurance agents steer clear of their clients’ tax matters

The majority of participants in the most recent IFAwebnews.com poll say they do not get involved in their clients' income taxes.  Read Story