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How to get people to share personal information
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ADVISOR NEWS
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Registered investment advisors have an improved outlook and increased optimism following the U.S. election, according to the latest RIA Economic Outlook Index from Security Benefit in partnership with Greenwald Research.
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NEWSWIRES
Study Findings from University of Pennsylvania Broaden Understanding of Geriatrics and Gerontology (The Role of Managed Care in Home- And Community-based Services Spending): Aging Research – Geriatrics and Gerontology
2025 JAN 21– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– New study results on geriatrics and gerontology have been published. According to news originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated,“ The provision and management of Medicaid-financed long-term services and supports has changed…
- Reports Outline Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy Study Findings from University of Chicago (Evaluating the Burden of Illness of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis In a Large Managed Care Population: the Ethereal Study): Drugs and Therapies – Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy
- Findings from University of Limpopo Provides New Data about Insurance [Optimal Investment and Reinsurance Strategies With Federal Income Tax Under the Geometric Mean Reversion (Gmr) Model]: Insurance
- Research from University of Pittsburgh Has Provided New Data on Geriatrics and Gerontology (The Effect of Medicaid Managed Long-term Services And Support on Participant Quality of Life And Unmet Need): Aging Research – Geriatrics and Gerontology
- East Carolina University Researcher Adds New Findings in the Area of Geriatrics and Gerontology (History of Health Insurance Coverage Gaps And Health Care Use After Gaining Age-based Medicare Coverage): Aging Research – Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Findings from University of Maryland Broaden Understanding of Insurance (Health Insurance and Part-time Employment: the Influence of the Affordable Care Act): Insurance
Annuity News
Allianz Life moves to strengthen annuity operations with own reinsurer
Last month, Allianz quietly announced the new independent strategic reinsurance platform called Sconset Re. Read More
Life Insurance News
Symetra reaches $32.5 million settlement over cost-of-insurance charges
A group of Washington policyholders are asking a federal judge to preliminarily approve a $32.5 million settlement with Symetra... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Mark Farrah Associates Delves into Acquisition Impacts Utilizing New Tools
Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com, reviewed data on Elevance Health, Inc.’ s Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield subsidi... Read More
Insurers question need for prosthetics, limit coverage
When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthe... Read More
Weight loss drugs top the list for price negotiations
The list, which includes 15 drugs, up from 10 last year, is the first step in a negotiation process between Medicare and drugma... Read More
Cathay Securities Taps ViewTrade to Power Real-Time U.S. Fractional Trading Services
ViewTrade Holding Corporation and Cathay Securities have formed a strategic partnership to deliver real-time fractional trading... Read More
State agencies remind Floridians to refill prescriptions early ahead of Winter storm
If your prescriptions are running out, you have an opportunity Tuesday to refill them early before the Winter storm coming from... Read More
TennCare’s maternal death rates are 3x those of private insurance
NASHVILLE —Tennessee has long had one of the highest maternal death rates in the nation, but newly released data shows the risk... Read More
Property and Casualty News
The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative Honors 17 Companies With 2024 Innovator Award
This prestigious recognition is being awarded to 17 companies representing sureties, brokers, agents and associations for their... Read More
I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems A... Read More
I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems A... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
North Carolina Department of Insurance makes 2 arrests for insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Joshua Hall, 42, of 2001 Woodtop Court, Charlot... Read More
Lindberg request for residential detention hit by prosecutors
Prosecutors push back on a request by convicted fraudster Greg Lindberg to serve time in a halfway house near his home. Read More
Where does Greg Lindberg rank among all-time life insurance fraudsters?
Now that cases against Greg Lindberg are nearing a close and only prison awaits, where does his rank among the all-time life in... Read More
