Insurance in the United States

DataVerify Offers Flood Zone Determinations

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Technology, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Software, Other Construction & Property, Types of insurance, Insurance in the United States, Insurance law, National Flood Insurance Program, United States Department of Homeland Security, Physical geography, Flood insurance, Hydrology, Flood, Water, Earth

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191008005007/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191008005007/en/
    DataVerify now provides flood determinations prepared by DataVerify Flood Services , a sister company previously known as FZDS, said DataVerify President Brad Bogel.
  • DataVerify Flood Services provides flood zone determinations nationwide for lender compliance with National Flood Insurance Program regulatory requirements.
  • Life-of-loan tracking, census tract data, borrowers notices, and aerial map copy makes DataVerify Flood Services a single-source for flood zone determinations.
  • As a National Flood Determination Association member company, DataVerify Flood Services offers state-of-the-art mapping, tracking, convenient reporting options, and dependable flood zone determinations.

MCG Health's Angela Askren to Speak at Fall Managed Care Forum Nurses Pre-Conference

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Health, Articles, Healthcare in the United States, Case management, Insurance in the United States, Nursing in the United States, Nursing, Community nursing, Nursing shortage, Primary nursing

Ms. Askren oversees guideline and content development focused on post-acute care and case management at MCG.

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  • Ms. Askren oversees guideline and content development focused on post-acute care and case management at MCG.
  • She is a registered nurse, has a master's degree in nursing, and has been case management-certified for over 10 years.
  • The American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) Fall Managed Care Forum Nurses Pre-Conference attracts senior-level managed healthcare executives including Vice Presidents of Managed Care, Directors of Nursing and Managed Care, Contracting and Provider Relations Managers, Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers, Case Managers, Utilization Managers, Medical Managers, Quality Managers, senior management teams, and other members of the care coordination team.
  • MCG, part of the Hearst Health network, helps healthcare organizations implement informed care strategies that proactively and efficiently move people toward health.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Expands Benefits and Services in 2020

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Health insurance in the United States, Health maintenance organizations, Insurance in the United States, Health, Insurance, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, United States Office of Personnel Management, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Health insurance, Employee benefits, Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP), announced 2020 benefits with innovative health tools, cost transparency solutions and quality benefits for eligible participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP), announced 2020 benefits with innovative health tools, cost transparency solutions and quality benefits for eligible participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
  • The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locallyoperated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP), has been part of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) since its inception in 1960.
  • The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association negotiates annually with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to determine the benefits and premiums for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan.

Athene Holding Ltd. to Announce Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 5, 2019

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Economy, Annuities, Finance, Money, Actuarial science, Insurance in the United States, United States contract law, Life annuity, Insurance, Life insurance

Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), a leading provider of retirement savings products, announced it will release financial results for the third quarter 2019 on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • Athene Holding Ltd. (NYSE: ATH), a leading provider of retirement savings products, announced it will release financial results for the third quarter 2019 on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • The news release, financial supplement and earnings presentation will be available on the ir.athene.com website.
  • Management will host a conference call to review Athenes financial results on the same day at 10 a.m.
  • Athene's principal subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Benefits in 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans to Address Whole-Person Health

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Insurance, Managed care, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Professional services, Health maintenance organizations, Health insurance in the United States, Health, Insurance in the United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Anthem, Blue Shield, Blue, Highmark, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia (Anthem) announced today enhancements to its wellness services offered in many of the companys 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia (Anthem) announced today enhancements to its wellness services offered in many of the companys 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc. are independent licensees 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 Virginia is available at www.anthem.com .

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Benefits in 2020 Medicare Advantage Plans to Address Whole-Person Health

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Practice Management, Managed care, Professional services, General Health, Health, Hospitals, Fitness & Nutrition, Insurance, Health maintenance organizations, Healthcare in the United States, Health, Insurance in the United States, Health insurance in the United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Anthem, Medicare, Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut (Anthem) announced today it will be offering a new package of wellness services offered in many of the companys 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut (Anthem) announced today it will be offering a new package of wellness services offered in many of the companys 2020 Medicare Advantage plans.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Connecticut Medicaid program.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans, 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.

NICB Combats Tow Truck Scams with New PSA

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Driving, Insurance fraud, Insurance in the United States, Law enforcement in the United States, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Emergency vehicles, Towing, Tow truck, Truck, Vehicles, Emergency services, Transport

DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning consumers about the dangers of tow truck scams by issuing a new PSA.

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  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning consumers about the dangers of tow truck scams by issuing a new PSA.
  • A legitimate tow operator will satisfy your concerns; an illegitimate one will not," said NICB chief operating officer Jim Schweitzer.
  • If you or law enforcement did not call a tow truck to the scene, do not deal with that operator.
  • If the tow truck does not display signage identifying the name of the tow company, ask for company identification.

AllianzGI NFJ Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Six Months Ended July 31, 2019

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Corporate crime, Insurance in the United States, Registered Investment Adviser

Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.

Key Points: 
  • Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.
  • This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind.
  • Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate.
  • In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.

AllianzGI Equity & Convertible Income Fund Reports Results for the Fiscal Quarter and Six Months Ended July 31, 2019

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Corporate crime, Insurance in the United States, Registered Investment Adviser

Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.

Key Points: 
  • Information that was obtained from third party sources we believe to be reliable is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.
  • This press release contains no recommendations to buy or sell any specific securities and should not be considered investment advice of any kind.
  • Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the investment returns generated by the Fund will fluctuate.
  • In making any investment decision, individuals should utilize other information sources and the advice of their own professional adviser.

iPipeline Partners with FIDx to Provide AFFIRM Order Entry Capabilities to Users of Insurance Exchange (Ix)

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Banking, Technology, Professional services, Security, Other Technology, Software, Other Professional Services, Networks, Insurance, Finance, Data management, Consulting, Annuities, Economy, Finance, Money, Actuarial science, Retirement, Insurance in the United States, United States contract law, Life annuity, Insurance

iPipeline is pleased to announce our new partnership with FIDx and the integration of AFFIRM for Annuities with e-Signature into the Insurance Exchange.

Key Points: 
  • iPipeline is pleased to announce our new partnership with FIDx and the integration of AFFIRM for Annuities with e-Signature into the Insurance Exchange.
  • Our partnership with FIDx will simplify workflows, streamline suitability reviews, and accelerate the overall order entry process for advisors, said Larry Berran, CEO, iPipeline.
  • The addition of iPipelines AFFIRM for Annuities to our FIDx platform provides advisors accessing the Insurance Exchange with an automated order entry tool to help address compliance concerns, said Richard Romano, CTO, FIDx.
  • FIDx officially launched the Insurance Exchange (Ix) in June 2019, to fill a much-needed gap in the annuity and financial services space.