Insurance in the United States

ABQAURP Annual Health Care Quality & Patient Safety Conference: 20/20 Insight into Value-Based, Quality Care

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Friday, September 20, 2019
Health, Articles, Healthcare quality, Healthcare in the United States, Medical education in the United States, Case management, Insurance in the United States, Health care quality, Patient safety, Health care, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Managed care

"20/20 Insight into Value-Based, Quality Care" brings together thought-leaders from around the health care industry to discover innovative approaches to maximize health care value while maintaining quality.

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  • "20/20 Insight into Value-Based, Quality Care" brings together thought-leaders from around the health care industry to discover innovative approaches to maximize health care value while maintaining quality.
  • Celebrating over 40 years of excellence in Health Care Quality and Management & Patient Safety, ABQAURP is the premier professional association providing Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Certification, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, and membership to health care professionals worldwide.
  • ABQAURP also offers sub-specialty certification in: Physician Advisor (physicians only), Patient Safety/Risk Management, Case Management, Managed Care, Transitions of Care, and Workers' Compensation.
  • We are committed to providing superior health care quality and patient safety education.

CMSA Presents Prestigious Awards and Installs New Board Members at 29th Annual Conference & Expo

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Case management, Healthcare in the United States, Insurance in the United States, CMSA

The award winners, as well as the installment of new national board members, took place at CMSA's 29th Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of June 10-14, 2019.

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  • The award winners, as well as the installment of new national board members, took place at CMSA's 29th Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of June 10-14, 2019.
  • Acres has been an RN for over 39 years, and in 1998, obtained her certification as a case manager (CCM).
  • The CMSA Foundation is proud to sponsor the Case Management Practice Improvement Award and Case Management Research Award.
  • Kelson Zehr accepted the Case Management Research Award for "Case Study: Triad Case Management Model Applying Human Performance Technology."

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Announce Bluebikes Expansion At Community Health Centers

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Health maintenance organizations, Insurance in the United States, Health insurance in the United States, Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Boston, Blue Shield, States of the United States

BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --To support their ongoing efforts to increase accessibility to health care across the Commonwealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and the City of Boston have announced the expansion of the Bluebikes system to seven new docking stations located at community health centers in Boston.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --To support their ongoing efforts to increase accessibility to health care across the Commonwealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and the City of Boston have announced the expansion of the Bluebikes system to seven new docking stations located at community health centers in Boston.
  • To commemorate Bluebikes' expansion to community health centers, Blue Cross and the City of Boston unveiled the first new station at The Dimock Center, which hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration today.
  • "We are committed to increasing access to wellness and fitness opportunities for our members and the community through Bluebikes," said Kathy Klingler, chief marketing officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered inBoston.

NAIC Cautions Free Financial Seminars May Not Be a Bargain

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Service industries, Economy, Finance, Insurance in the United States, Insurance regulation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC, Insurance commissioner, Insurance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of financial seminars are presented each year, often boosting attendance by offering a free meal at an upscale restaurant.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of financial seminars are presented each year, often boosting attendance by offering a free meal at an upscale restaurant.
  • However, the costs of these seminars can far exceed the price of a steak dinner for attendees, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
  • "We believe that insurance and other financial products are an essential part of an overall plan for a strong financial future," said Eric Cioppa, President of the NAIC and Maine Insurance Superintendent.
  • When it comes to "free meal" financial seminars, the NAIC offers these reminders:
    Personal information is valuable.

Flood Insurance and Claims: The Impact of the Community Rating System

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Economy, Insurance, Finance, Insurance in the United States, Insurance law, National Flood Insurance Program, United States Department of Homeland Security, Flood insurance, Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Petrolia

In a new article released in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, " Flood Insurance and Claims: The Impact of the Community Rating System ," Eugene Frimpong from East Carolina University and Ardian Harri, Daniel Petrolia, and John Cartwright from Mississippi State University look into what it would take to increase participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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  • In a new article released in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, " Flood Insurance and Claims: The Impact of the Community Rating System ," Eugene Frimpong from East Carolina University and Ardian Harri, Daniel Petrolia, and John Cartwright from Mississippi State University look into what it would take to increase participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
  • Petrolia says, "We find a positive relationship between participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) and participation in the NFIP.
  • However, we find that only those communities participating at the highest levels of the CRS realize real reductions in flood claims.
  • If you are interested in setting up an interview with Petrolia, please contact Allison Scheetz in the AAEA Business Office.

Nationwide Advisory Solutions Launches New Lifetime Income Rider Designed Expressly for RIAs and Fee-Based Advisors with One of Industry's Highest Roll-Up Percentages

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Finance, Annuities, Money, Economy, Actuarial science, Retirement, Insurance in the United States, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Life annuity, Nationwide, Insurance

The challenge for RIAs and fee-based advisors is finding insurance and annuities that are built to fit the way they work," said Craig Hawley, head of Nationwide Advisory Solutions.

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  • The challenge for RIAs and fee-based advisors is finding insurance and annuities that are built to fit the way they work," said Craig Hawley, head of Nationwide Advisory Solutions.
  • Nationwide Advisory Solutions offers a licensed insurance agent concierge at no additional cost for RIAs who don't hold an insurance license.
  • Maximum Cost is 1.50% for Nationwide L.inc Advisory and an additional 0.40% for Nationwide L.inc Advisory with the Joint Option.
  • Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide is on your side, Nationwide Advisory Retirement Income Annuity, NARIA, Nationwide Lifetime Income Rider, Nationwide L.inc, and Retirement Income Developer are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

Vantis Life Unveils Annuities for Direct Purchase

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Insurance, Women, Finance, MEN, Professional services, Family, Consumer, Economy, Annuities, Finance, Money, Actuarial science, Retirement, Types of insurance, Insurance in the United States, Insurance, Life annuity, Vantis, Life insurance

Leading direct-to-consumer life insurance provider Vantis Life Insurance Company has introduced a new series of annuity products available for direct purchase online.

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  • Leading direct-to-consumer life insurance provider Vantis Life Insurance Company has introduced a new series of annuity products available for direct purchase online.
  • Our TaxSaver Freedom annuities, now available for direct purchase, provide the peace of mind necessary for a sound retirement plan.
  • Since 1942, Vantis Life Insurance Company has specialized in providing families with affordable life insurance and annuity products.
  • Vantis Life is a separately operated subsidiary of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Statement of Bruce Hoffman, Director of FTC’s Bureau of Competition, on Fidelity National Financial, Inc.’s Decision to Drop Proposed Acquisition of Stewart Information Services Corporation

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Finance, Money, Economy, Insurance in the United States, Insurance, Insurance industry, Fidelity National Financial, Title insurance, Underwriting, Federal Trade Commission

Following todays announcement by Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Bureau of Competition Director Bruce Hoffman made this statement:

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  • Following todays announcement by Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Bureau of Competition Director Bruce Hoffman made this statement:

    Todays announcement from Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and Stewart Information Services Corporation that they will abandon their proposed transaction is good news for everyone who requires title insurance when purchasing real estate in the United States.

  • These customers will continue to benefit from vigorous competition for title insurance underwriting and title information services.
  • You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint.
  • Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Statement of Bruce Hoffman, Director of FTC’s Bureau of Competition, on Fidelity National Financial, Inc.’s Decision to Drop Proposed Acquisition of Stewart Information Services Corporation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Finance, Money, Economy, Insurance in the United States, Insurance, Insurance industry, Fidelity National Financial, Title insurance, Underwriting, Federal Trade Commission

Following todays announcement by Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Bureau of Competition Director Bruce Hoffman made this statement:

Key Points: 
  • Following todays announcement by Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Bureau of Competition Director Bruce Hoffman made this statement:

    Todays announcement from Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and Stewart Information Services Corporation that they will abandon their proposed transaction is good news for everyone who requires title insurance when purchasing real estate in the United States.

  • These customers will continue to benefit from vigorous competition for title insurance underwriting and title information services.
  • You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint.
  • Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Roger Sevigny Joins The Aliera Companies Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Human resources, Accounting, Professional services, Practice Management, Training, Health, Education, Insurance in the United States, Insurance regulation, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC

The Aliera Companies, a holding and management company providing compliance, accounting, human resources, and training services to its subsidiaries, today announced Roger Sevigny joined its board of directors.

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  • The Aliera Companies, a holding and management company providing compliance, accounting, human resources, and training services to its subsidiaries, today announced Roger Sevigny joined its board of directors.
  • During his term as insurance commissioner, Sevigny was elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in 2009.
  • We are pleased to have a leader of Rogers reputation and talent on our board, said Shelley Steele, CEO of The Aliera Companies.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., The Aliera Companies supports multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries with a combination of services dedicated to providing innovative solutions that simplify and redefine the healthcare experience.