AB 2160, which was passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2010, requires all California domestic insurers to report annually their investment holdings and disclose any investments with companies that do business with Iran’s military, nuclear or energy sectors. Despite my requests that they divest, seven insurance companies…
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 22– Travelers Indemnity, Hartford, Conn., has been assigned a patent developed by Joseph Tracy, Madison, Conn., Scott Cornell, Rochester, N.Y., and Lauren Berry, Canton, Conn., for “methods and systems for providing customized risk mitigation/recovery to an insurance customer.” The patent application was filed on Sept. 7, 2010. Written by Satyaban Rath;…
The Chinese edition of Cheng’s “Taming the Money Sharks” was at the top of the Best Seller list for three months in Hong Kong. According to author Philip S. Cheng, author of “Taming the Money Sharks,” investors are generally bombarded by“ misinformation.” They can’ t filter through the“ noise,” and therefore, they make disastrous investment decisions.
Aug. 20– LAUREL COUNTY, Ky.– Franklin D. Roosevelt coined the phrase of “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” which amply applies to the passage of the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as “Obamacare.” The remaining six weeks before employers begin enrollment for mandatory health insurance still has unanswered questions. With the enrollment period for…
Only 5 percent of U.S. young adults say they turned down health insurance coverage because they felt they didn’t need it, a survey indicates…
Fidelis Group Holdings, through its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters, a National Marine Insurance coverage and service provider, announced the formation of its new Inland Marine Division. According to a release, Ed Helfers and Lisa Uzzo were named Managing Directors in charge of expanding the Company’s existing Inland Marine portfolio…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a provider of fixed index annuities, announced the launch of two enhanced index allocations offering additional choices for retirement accumulation. “We remain competitive by enhancing our products and providing exceptional results for our customers,” said Allianz Life Senior Vice President of Sales, Eric J….
According to a release, Member Insurance serves the needs of hardware stores, lumber dealers, building material dealers, nursery and garden centers, rental centers, and wood products manufacturers, specializing in cooperatives and associations. “Carl’s high level of insurance experience and knowledge will allow for improved service to our members and…
Minuteman Health, a Massachusetts’ member-governed, independent non-profit health insurance plan, announced it has received its license to operate as a Health Maintenance Organization from the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. “Minuteman’s license and approval by the DOI marks the entry of the only member- governed health insurance provider into the…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a provider of fixed index annuities, announced the launch of two enhanced index allocations offering additional choices for retirement accumulation. “We remain competitive by enhancing our products and providing exceptional results for our customers,” said Allianz Life Senior Vice President of Sales, Eric J….
On August 21, 2013, the Company offered to acquire the interests in Israeli insurance company Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. owned by IDB Development Corporation Ltd. A copy of the offer letter is included in Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.
Aug. 21– Though still in its nascent phase, the contest for three seats on the Redwood City Council already is heating up after one candidate hurled a legal barb at another for allegedly misstating his occupation on campaign papers. Bail bonds business owner Corrin Rankin filed a petition asking San Mateo County Superior Court to direct the city clerk of Redwood…
Hagan Invites Veterans Who Need Assistance With Disability Claims to Event Tomorrow in Jamestown. Senator Kay Hagan is encouraging any veteran who needs help signing up for online e-benefits or has questions about new or existing claims or appeals to attend an event she is co-hosting with the U.S. Veterans Administration and Veterans Benefits…
Silanis Technology, the leading provider of electronic signatures to the insurance industry processing more than 600 million documents per year, will host a presentation entitled,“ The Top Three E-Signature Use Cases for Broker-Dealers” on August 22 and August 23. As part of the Laser App conference in San Diego, Silanis’ presentation will be based on a decade of…
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2013– Independence Blue Cross announced today the launch of the Independence Express, a new, internet-enabled mobile education and retail health care experience installed in a large tractor-trailer that will travel throughout the region to inform consumers about the Affordable Care Act. IBC is hitting the road to help consumers…
Aug. 20– Health Partners of Philadelphia Inc., a hospital-owned health-insurance plan that manages Medicaid benefits for 166,300 people in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is applying to reenter the Medicare Advantage market. The move back into Medicare comes six years after Health Partners sold a Medicare business called Senior Partners.
The Leukemia& Lymphoma Society is proud to announce that it has raised more than $200 million in funding for its Co-Pay Assistance Program since its inception in 2007.. Patients with private insurance, Medicare beneficiaries under Medicare Part B and/or Medicare Plan D, Medicare Supplementary Health Insurance and Medicare Advantage are eligible.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2013– The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of purchasers of Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. stock during the period between July 30, 2012 and August 8, 2013, inclusive, seeking to recover damages for violations of the federal securities laws. To join the Meadowbrook class action, visit the firm’s…
Catholic Health Partners has selected Parallon, a leading provider of healthcare business process and operational services, to provide key revenue cycle services in a partial outsourcing model for its acute facilities. In April 2014, Parallon will open a new Shared Services Center in the greater Cincinnati area to serve the existing and expanding needs of…
