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Aflac Agrees to Acquire Zurich North America Group Benefits Business
By Allison BellThe unit handles group life, disability and absence management products.
March 20, 2020
Pressure For National COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period BuildsColorado, California, Minnesota and Vermont have opened their sales windows to all.
March 20, 2020
Fidelity & Guaranty Moves Closer Toward Completing Fidelity National DealFidelity National, a title insurer, could close on the acquisition by Sept. 30.
March 20, 2020
Tennessee Has a New Insurance Division Head: Personnel MattersKemper, Equitable and Guardian also have personnel changes to announce.
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus Care Costs Vary Widely, Even Within CitiesEven with insurance and free testing, out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly, according to a data provider.
March 19, 2020
10 Ways COVID-19 Is Affecting the Life and Annuity Distribution WorldOne effect is that consumer interest in hearing about life insurance seems to have increased.
March 19, 2020
12 Best States Fighting Coronavirus Right NowAs coronavirus rampages across America, some states have been more aggressive than others in addressing the crisis.
March 19, 2020
Government May Let Student Housing Owners Turn Assets to Hospital BedsThe US has 924,000 total hospital beds and roughly 5% of those beds are in intensive care units.