Insurance in the United States

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Report Shows Disconnect Between Increased Stress and Mental Health Diagnoses

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cTeachers are often the first to recognize potential mental health issues among their students, however distance learning may have made that more difficult.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cTeachers are often the first to recognize potential mental health issues among their students, however distance learning may have made that more difficult.
  • The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is available at www.anthem.com .

MyFloodInsurance.com Partners with Top-Rated Flood Carriers to Provide Direct Access to Instant Quotes

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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The platform provides flood insurance rates and customized coverages from multiple flood insurance companies, as well as from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA.\nFlood insurance options have been expanding in recent years, with private flood offerings from numerous insurance companies entering the marketplace.

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  • The platform provides flood insurance rates and customized coverages from multiple flood insurance companies, as well as from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA.\nFlood insurance options have been expanding in recent years, with private flood offerings from numerous insurance companies entering the marketplace.
  • My Flood Insurance has partnered with Wright Flood the largest flood insurer in the nation to provide all NFIP quotes on the portal, as well as quotes from carriers in its proprietary Wright Residential Private Flood Insurance Program and multiple carriers hosted on The Wright Flood Insurance Marketplace.\nOther participating carriers on the My Flood Insurance portal include the recent addition of Neptune Flood as an exclusive carrier for insurance agents.
  • "\nMy Flood Insurance is available now; visit www.myfloodinsurance.com to learn more.\nMy Flood Insurance was developed by Aurora Insurance Technologies, a partnership between Shoothill Software, Inc and National Flood Insurance, LLC (NFI).
  • This merging of flood insurance expertise and innovative technology allows users to obtain instant quotes from multiple carriers and purchase a flood policy online with a live agent.\n'

Maryland Board of Nursing Approves CorVel as Provider of Workers’ Compensation Case Management Certification for Specialty Nurses

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'IRVINE, Calif., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL), a national provider of risk management solutions, has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing as the only certified Workers\xe2\x80\x99 Compensation Case Manager (WCCM-RN) training program in the state.

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  • b'IRVINE, Calif., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL), a national provider of risk management solutions, has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing as the only certified Workers\xe2\x80\x99 Compensation Case Manager (WCCM-RN) training program in the state.
  • We at CorVel identified the gap and quickly responded with a solution," said\xc2\xa0Olympia C. Ross, MSN, RN, ACM-RN, CorVel Case Management Manager & WCCM-RN Faculty Instructor.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are committed to providing high-quality case management training for all nurses to ensure Maryland\xe2\x80\x99s injured workers receive the best possible care possible.\xe2\x80\x9d\nRegistration is now open for nurses interested in the advanced practice role.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.\n'

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Data Reveals Disconnect Between Increased Stress and Lower Diagnoses Rates

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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  • The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana is available at www.anthem.com .
  • Also, follow us on Twitter @AnthemBCBS_News and @AnthemBCBS or find us on Facebook.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005950/en/\n'

Standard Custody & Trust Company Receives Bank Charter Status From New York State Department of Financial Services

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, an institutional-grade custody and settlement platform for digital assets, announced today that it has received charter status to operate under New York State Banking Law as a regulated qualified custodian.

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  • b'Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, an institutional-grade custody and settlement platform for digital assets, announced today that it has received charter status to operate under New York State Banking Law as a regulated qualified custodian.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services enables Standard Custody to serve investors in compliance with the rigorous security measures required for institutional-grade service, enabling us to bridge traditional financial services to help grow an ecosystem where digital assets thrive.\xe2\x80\x9d\nStandard Custody was founded and designed by leading innovators and technologists from traditional capital markets and pioneering cryptocurrency companies.
  • CEO Jack McDonald formerly served as CEO of Conifer Financial Services, an independent asset services firm acquired by SS&C.
  • Standard Custody facilitates 24/7 investor market access with improved security and capital efficiency.\n\xe2\x80\x9cEarning our trust bank charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services is a testament to Standard Custody\xe2\x80\x99s regulatory and compliance excellence,\xe2\x80\x9d said Standard Custody\xe2\x80\x99s CEO Jack McDonald.

First American Title Launches Transformative Enhancements to Its ClarityFirst™ Platform, Accelerating the Digital Future of the Commercial Title Insurance Industry

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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Launched by First American Title\xe2\x80\x99s National Commercial Services Division in 2020, ClarityFirst\xe2\x84\xa2 is leading the digital evolution within the commercial title insurance industry, streamlining and securing the closing process, and enhancing the overall transactional experience.

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  • Launched by First American Title\xe2\x80\x99s National Commercial Services Division in 2020, ClarityFirst\xe2\x84\xa2 is leading the digital evolution within the commercial title insurance industry, streamlining and securing the closing process, and enhancing the overall transactional experience.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe launch of ClarityFirst in 2020 signaled the first of many steps in modernizing the commercial title insurance business.
  • For more information about First American Title National Commercial Services, visit https://www.firstam.com/ncs .\nFirst American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), traces its history to 1889.
  • First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances and equity loans.

SBSB Law Bolsters Maritime Practice with Attorney Elton Foster

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC, or SBSB Law, continues to strengthen its bench of maritime law experts as the firm welcomes veteran maritime lawyer Elton Foster to its New Orleans office.

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  • b'NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC, or SBSB Law, continues to strengthen its bench of maritime law experts as the firm welcomes veteran maritime lawyer Elton Foster to its New Orleans office.
  • With more than 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Foster joins as partner where he will focus his practice on cases involving Longshore and Harbor Workers\' Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, Jones Act, and general Maritime Law matters.\n"Mr. Foster is a wonderful addition to our maritime team and a great example of why clients continue to turn to us for counsel," said SBSB Law firm founder John Schouest .
  • "\nPrior to joining SBSB Law, Mr. Foster served as Senior Maritime Counsel for Travelers Insurance Groups Holdings, Inc. for more than 10 years.
  • "SBSB Law has built a stellar reputation for being a premiere law firm in Maritime, Longshore and Harbor Workers\' Compensation Act, and Defense Base Act law,and I am eager to contribute to the firm\'s success and continued growth."\nMr.

One-Year Results Show Blue Shield of California Helped Hundreds of Healthcare Providers Successfully Navigate COVID-19's Economic Challenges with $200 Million Direct Support Program

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'OAKLAND, Calif., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California today announced that it has provided more than $114 million in direct financial support to244 healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • b'OAKLAND, Calif., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Shield of California today announced that it has provided more than $114 million in direct financial support to244 healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The funds are part of a $200 million Provider Financial Support Program that Blue Shield announced last April.\n"The program has been successful in accomplishing what we intended," said Sandra Clarke, chief financial officer and senior vice president for Blue Shield.
  • Providers have been able to focus on caring for their patients instead of collecting co-pays from Blue Shield members.\nBlue Shield of California\'s provider support program helped hundreds of providers get through the financial hardships of the pandemic.
  • The company has contributed more than $150 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last four years to have an impact on California communities.\nFor more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com .

Agents National Title Insurance Company Named Fastest Growing Underwriter for 2019-2020

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'While empowering title agents and lenders to capitalize on a $2.6 trillion origination refinancing wave, Agents National Title Insurance Company (Agents National) , an Incenter company, became the fastest-growing title insurance underwriter in the country last year, according to a Market Share Analysis from the American Land Title Association (ALTA).\nAgents National achieved a 262% increase in premiums from 2019-2020, and has recently added 30 new state licenses, launched groundbreaking technologies, and brought on additional leaders to manage its rapid expansion.\nThe firm delivered particularly noteworthy growth in Florida, Texas and California, contributing to a year-over-year increase of $48 million in premiums.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re thrilled that lenders across the country now see Agents National as their premier title insurance partners, as we help them save time and money, shorten rate lock times, and close faster.

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  • b'While empowering title agents and lenders to capitalize on a $2.6 trillion origination refinancing wave, Agents National Title Insurance Company (Agents National) , an Incenter company, became the fastest-growing title insurance underwriter in the country last year, according to a Market Share Analysis from the American Land Title Association (ALTA).\nAgents National achieved a 262% increase in premiums from 2019-2020, and has recently added 30 new state licenses, launched groundbreaking technologies, and brought on additional leaders to manage its rapid expansion.\nThe firm delivered particularly noteworthy growth in Florida, Texas and California, contributing to a year-over-year increase of $48 million in premiums.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re thrilled that lenders across the country now see Agents National as their premier title insurance partners, as we help them save time and money, shorten rate lock times, and close faster.
  • All the credit goes to our topnotch network of agents, and our in-house underwriting and operations staff who help them shine.
  • Agents can learn more at agentstitle.com .\nAgents National Title Insurance Company (Agents National) is a title insurance underwriter first licensed in February 2006, servicing independent title agents throughout the country.\nHeadquartered in Columbia, Mo., Agents National holds licenses in 44 states and Washington, D.C. and has regional offices in Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Texas.
  • Agents National supports more than 200 agencies representing approximately 3,000 title agents.

Kumar Vuddharaju to Open Five Big Blue Swim Schools in Orlando, Florida

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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b'ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation\'s fastest-growing swim school franchises, is coming to Orlando, Florida through a franchise agreement with local resident Kumar Vuddharaju, his wife Hima, and business partners Jay and Cristina Breitlow.\nThe team plans to open five Big Blue Swim Schools in the Orlando area over the next five years.

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  • b'ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation\'s fastest-growing swim school franchises, is coming to Orlando, Florida through a franchise agreement with local resident Kumar Vuddharaju, his wife Hima, and business partners Jay and Cristina Breitlow.\nThe team plans to open five Big Blue Swim Schools in the Orlando area over the next five years.
  • Before joining Big Blue, Kumar was the head of IT strategy at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, where he provided oversight for the company\'s annual budget.
  • "\nAfter completing their due diligence, the Vuddharajus attended Big Blue Swim School\'s discovery day, known as Dive-in Day, where they met Jay and Cristina Breitlow.
  • Big Blue Swim School\'s real estate expertise, strong brand, proprietary technology, and leadership support, coupled with its best-in-class consumer offerings, position its franchise partners for long-term success.