Products – Health
A national insurer announced that it will offer dental benefits plans to people in New York, including New York City, Albany and Rochester, as part of its continuing dental plan expansion.
Dominion Dental unveils new corporate, commercial enrollment portals
Dominion Dental Services, a provider and administrator of dental and vision benefits to the mid-Atlantic region, launched new website designs for its corporate and commercial enrollment websites.
Stanley, Hunt, DuPree & Rhine enhanced its consumer-directed health plan administration services so that brokers and agents can offer customized plans designed to simplify the administration and management of Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for plans.
Ritter unveils tool for frantic agents selling Medicare products
Ritter Insurance Marketing launched an Internet-based tool designed for insurance agents who are selling Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).
Independence Blue Cross is introducing Blue Solutions, a group of 25 new health care plans for small businesses, available Oct. 1.
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is offering its members more personalized online information about their health, a move it says coincides with health reform’s passage.
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York (BCBSWNY) and BlueShield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY) have launched Online Care NY, a service that offers on-demand health care services in New York state to eligible members and employers.
MetLife aims to aid businesses take bite out of dental benefit costs
MetLife has introduced a new dual-option dental offering for smaller businesses it says is designed to make it easier for these firms to achieve their top benefits objectives of controlling costs and retaining employees.
Golden Rule Insurance Co. introduced a new dental and vision products aimed at individuals and families in Maryland and Illinois, according to a company statement.
Zurich North America Commercial has announced its new, Z-Rx Insurance Solutions, offering 27 healthcare coverages, including professional liability, general liability, security and privacy and management liability products.

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Combination life insurance product sales rise at ‘remarkable rate’
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Small business worries about its role in retirement planning

Senate passes ‘Band-Aid’ bill to extend NFIP 60 days; House must act
Allstate seeking agency owners for Md., Va., D.C., Pa, Del., W.Va.
Wharton School establishes new risk and insurance program


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