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HHS: 12% small biz health insurance rate hike in Pa. ‘excessive’

Bob Graham — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:42:49 +0000

An Indiana-based insurance company approved to sell health insurance products in Pennsylvania has been charged with small businesses “unreasonably high premium increases” after increasing rates 12%, according to federal officials.

HHS: 12% small biz health insurance rate hike in Pa. ‘excessive’ via IFAwebnews.

Keystone continues to grow, adding 11th Tenn. partner

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:50:16 +0000

Keystone Insurers Group, a Northumberland, Pa.-based insurance broker, announced its 11th franchise partner in Tennessee, increasing Keystone's growth rate to 10% in the state, according to the firm.

Keystone continues to grow, adding 11th Tenn. partner via IFAwebnews.

Mid-Atlantic states among 28 getting more federal health reform money

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:57:08 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted a second round of awards totaling $109 million to 28 states and Washington, D.C., to further implement federal health reform.

Mid-Atlantic states among 28 getting more federal health reform money via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. agency owner among Big I’s new, ‘remarkable’ leadership team

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:33:45 +0000

An independent insurance agency owner with an office in New York is among the new leadership installed to lead the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I).

N.Y. agency owner among Big I’s new, ‘remarkable’ leadership team via IFAwebnews.

Minn. insurer acquires technology provider to design health exchanges

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:02:45 +0000

A Golden Valley, Minn.-based health provider signed an agreement to acquire a technology services company to design health care exchanges that better attract and serve insurance consumers.

Minn. insurer acquires technology provider to design health exchanges via IFAwebnews.

Employee health plan enrollment falls, but may rise with health reform

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:15:41 +0000

Employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) eroded “significantly” in the last decade, although federal health reform is expected to reverse the decline for small employers, two studies say.

Employee health plan enrollment falls, but may rise with health reform via IFAwebnews.

Wellpoint branches out with senior-focused acquisition

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:38:36 +0000

Wellpoint, an Indianapolis, Ind.-based national health benefits provider, acquired a senior-focused health care delivery program as it seeks new opportunities in response to the effects of federal health reform.

Wellpoint branches out with senior-focused acquisition via IFAwebnews.

Health reform law challenge of 26 states set for appeals court review

Bob Graham — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:21:32 +0000

A federal appeals court in Atlanta, where 26 states will argue against the U.S. Government, is the next stop in the ongoing legal battle over federal health reform.

Health reform law challenge of 26 states set for appeals court review via IFAwebnews.

Growth in all regional offices spurs Eastern Insurance earnings

Bob Graham — Thu, 19 May 2011 09:25:11 +0000

Eastern Insurance Holdings reported net income of $1.9 million for the three month period ending March 31, according to its latest financial statement.

Growth in all regional offices spurs Eastern Insurance earnings via IFAwebnews.

United Prosperity finalizes deal to buy troubled Shenandoah Life

Bob Graham — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:02:08 +0000

United Prosperity Life Insurance Co. has signed an definitive agreement to buy Shenandoah Life Insurance Co., a Roanoke, Va.-based insurer that has been in receivership over financial concerns since February 2009.

United Prosperity finalizes deal to buy troubled Shenandoah Life via IFAwebnews.