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Mutual Of Omaha Adopts HighJump System
By Staff WriterA Midwestern insurer is using a software system to hold down the cost of printing letters, forms and brochures.Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha, Neb., ...
May 21, 2006
Mega Million Paychecks For Top Insurance ExecsIn 2006, 22 executives at the top 16 insurers that sell life insurance pulled in total compensation of over $261 million, according to regulatory filings.
May 21, 2006
High Court Lets Plans Share In Patients' RecoveriesThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on May 15 that health plans can ask for reimbursement when another party pays for the cost of an ...
May 21, 2006
ACORD Seeks To Transform Its Vision Of Data StandardsFew would argue the claim that the insurance industry is far different today than it was 30 to 40 years ago. What we do is ...
May 19, 2006
Regulator Pans Commission NegotiationsThe South Dakota Division of Insurance is warning agents against offering most customers a cut of their commissions or charging customers extra fees.South Dakota prohibits ...
May 18, 2006
Hardis To Lead Marsh BoardThe executive lineup is changing at a major insurance broker.Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., New York, says Stephen Hardis will be succeeding Robert Erburu as ...
May 18, 2006
Ohio Regulators Investigate Benefits BrokersThe Ohio Department of Insurance is still checking to see whether insurance brokers told government agency clients enough about their compensation arrangements.Regulators announced Wednesday that ...
May 17, 2006
Feds Tout Increase In Drug Coverage RateMore than 90% of Medicare beneficiaries now have prescription drug coverage, up from 73% in 2002.Officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have ...