Mid-Atlantic
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association recently recognized a number of its companies with “Brand Excellence” awards, signifying their commitment in developing and enhancing the overall image of the … Read →
Kentucky health plans partner with New Jersey-based firm
A Princeton, N.J.-based provider of global emergency services through employee benefits plans has partnered with a non-profit health insurer in the Midwest to provide health plan members with emergency travel … Read →
Maryland employee-benefits firm launches webinars on changes to industry
Group Insurance Solutions Inc. has launched an educational webinar series designed to provide its clients with increased information about the changing employee-benefit landscape.
The series, hosted by the Sparks, Md.-based firm’s … Read →
The Metropolitan Washington Association of Independent Insurance Agents and the District of Columbia Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society will hold their Spring Outing and Insurance Community Dinner … Read →
WellPoint Inc. has announced that it plans to sell its NextRx pharmacy benefits management subsidiary to St. Louis, Mo.-based Express Scripts for $4.7 billion.
The deal includes consideration for the value … Read →
If and when the U.S. Treasury Department decides to help life insurers through its Troubled Asset Relief Program, it won’t be assisting Genworth Financial.
The Richmond, Va.-based insurer was informed by … Read →
To help companies that are reducing or eliminating benefits for their retired workers, Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America introduced Renaissance Dental Extend for Retirees.
The plan, available nationwide, … Read →
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE) has begun offering property-casualty insurance coverage in New Jersey, focusing on high-value homes.
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The White Plains, N.Y.-based company is awaiting New Jersey regulatory approval … Read →
Health insurer in Virginia cuts deal on HRA administration
Optima Health has formed a partnership with Choice Care Card to administer the Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) component of its new Optima Design plans.
The Virginia Beach, Va., insurer expects to … Read →
A change in location for the Maryland Insurance Administration will mean a change of address for insurance providers and producers to avoid improperly filing key documents.
Effective May 4, the entire … Read →

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