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Medicaid enrollments continuing to climb

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:47:41 +0000

The number of people covered by Medicaid managed-care programs increased 8% in 2010, according to new research from a Kennebunk, Maine, firm.

Medicaid enrollments continuing to climb via IFAwebnews.

Senate defeats Republican’s attempt to loosen birth control policy

Bob Graham — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:58:04 +0000

The U.S. Senate managed to slimly uphold President Barack Obama's controversial birth control policy, voting 51-48 to halt a Republican push to free employers and insurers companies from having to provide coverage for contraceptives, despite their religious or moral objections.

Senate defeats Republican’s attempt to loosen birth control policy via IFAwebnews.

Alliant buys Thesco, seeking more of Northeast’s 401(k) marketplace

Bob Graham — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:46:01 +0000

The largest specialty insurance brokerage in the U.S. acquired a New York-based 401(k) investment and advisory firm, seeking to expand its presence in the Northeast.

Alliant buys Thesco, seeking more of Northeast’s 401(k) marketplace via IFAwebnews.

Decision on delaying Texas’ MLR requirement expected soon

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:35:13 +0000

Texas insurance regulators expect a decision soon from the Obama Administration on whether they can delay forcing insurers to pay rebates to health plan members if the companies exceed new medical loss ratio requirements.

Decision on delaying Texas’ MLR requirement expected soon via IFAwebnews.

Hurricane Irene loss estimate raised to $4.3 billion

Bob Graham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:39:27 +0000

The latest estimates of catastrophic losses from August's Hurricane Irene project total property damage at $4.3 billion, with the worst damage in New Jersey and North Carolina.

Hurricane Irene loss estimate raised to $4.3 billion via IFAwebnews.

Irene’s fury biggest blow as 2011 Atlantic hurricane season ends

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:35:29 +0000

The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane season ended Nov. 30 after producing seven major hurricanes, including three major ones, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Irene’s fury biggest blow as 2011 Atlantic hurricane season ends via IFAwebnews.

18 state groups collect Big I Excellence in Insurance Education Awards

Bob Graham — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:46:50 +0000

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I) recently recognized 18 independent insurance agent associations with Excellence in Insurance Education Awards at its education convocation in Minneapolis, Minn.

18 state groups collect Big I Excellence in Insurance Education Awards via IFAwebnews.

Maine’s LePage says private-sector health insurance ‘superior’

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:36:04 +0000

State-regulated health care and insurance provided by the private sector, without any federal government involvement, would be more competitive, efficient and cost-effective, state and health care officials said at a conference July 18.

Maine’s LePage says private-sector health insurance ‘superior’ via IFAwebnews.

Firm’s insurance license in Pa. revoked for using unlicensed agents

Bob Graham — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:54:45 +0000

A Maine-based company had its Pennsylvania license revoked in May for using unlicensed agents to sell supplemental health insurance policies in Pennsylvania.

Firm’s insurance license in Pa. revoked for using unlicensed agents via IFAwebnews.

Curian Capital’s eight new territories include D.C., N.C. and N.J.

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:27:12 +0000

Denver-based registered investment advisor Curian Capital has added new sales staff in eight new territories, including South Jersey, Northwest North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

Curian Capital’s eight new territories include D.C., N.C. and N.J. via IFAwebnews.