Insurance in the United States

Halo Investing Launches Annuities Platform, Helping Advisors Generate Reliable Retirement Income for Individual Investors

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Annuities, Finance, Money, Actuarial science, Economy, Retirement, Insurance in the United States, United States contract law, Life annuity, Yield

Built on Halo\'s core marketplace, the new centralized marketplace enables financial advisors to explore, transact, and manage annuities in a simplified way.

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  • Built on Halo\'s core marketplace, the new centralized marketplace enables financial advisors to explore, transact, and manage annuities in a simplified way.
  • The fully digitized annuities platform streamlines execution and management across the annuity lifecycle, helping advisors provide retirement income for clients more efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • "Halo simplifies the annuities lifecycle with an expert team and an end-to-end technology solution, giving advisors another protective investment option to meet their client objectives.
  • "Advisors need more investment options in today\'s low yield environment, and annuities can provide income and predictable outcomes for investors.

Complacency on car insurance can cost drivers as much as a month’s worth of groceries, RATESDOTCA survey reveals

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Marketing, Loans, Insurance, Mortgage loan, Rebate, Business process, Mortgage industry of the United States, Insurance in the United States

See if yours is among them using a COVID-19 rebate/relief premium calculator .\nWorking from home?

Key Points: 
  • See if yours is among them using a COVID-19 rebate/relief premium calculator .\nWorking from home?
  • The sample's ages ranged from 18 to 55+ years old.
  • More than 8 million Canadians rely on RATESDOTCA every year to get a better rate on car, home, and travel insurance, mortgages, and credit cards.
  • RATESDOTCA aims to help Canadians make better insurance and money decisions so they can save time and money to spend on what really matters to them.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Welcomes Accomplished Physician and Public Health Advocate as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Health maintenance organizations, Insurance in the United States, Health care, Insurance companies, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Rozvi Empire, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

b"Baltimore, Md., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has appointed Dr. Tich Changamire as their new Chief Medical Officer.

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  • b"Baltimore, Md., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has appointed Dr. Tich Changamire as their new Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Changamire brings more than 20 years of medical and health plan experience, and provider-based healthcare leadership to his new role.
  • After serving as a Medical Officer in Zimbabwe early in his career and experiencing the HIV health crisis firsthand, Dr. Changamire began his career in public health to positively impact health at a systems level.
  • More recently, Dr. Changamire served as Chief Medical Officer for Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana, a Humana Medicaid plan.

Arianne Graham Joins Centering Healthcare Institute’s Board of Directors

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Health maintenance organizations, Insurance in the United States, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Health care, Insurance companies

b'BOSTON, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) today announced the appointment of Arianne Graham, Innovation Director at Healthworx, the investment and innovation arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • b'BOSTON, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) today announced the appointment of Arianne Graham, Innovation Director at Healthworx, the investment and innovation arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, to its Board of Directors.
  • An accomplished leader in the business of healthcare, Arianne has close to 20 years of experience in social entrepreneurship, strategy and healthcare innovation within both, the profit and non-profit sectors.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are excited to welcome Arianne.
  • Her passion for healthcare, dedication to health equity work and experience with community-focused initiatives, make her a valuable addition to the Board,\xe2\x80\x9d said Angie Truesdale, Chief Executive Officer at CHI.
  • Currently Centering is offered across 560 healthcare practice sites in the country.

Fidelity National Financial Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Release And Conference Call

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Brooklyn, Jacksonville, Fidelity National Financial, Insurance in the United States, Property law in the United States, FNF, Financial services in the United States, Insurance, Title insurance, Service companies, Companies, TitleVest

b"JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries, will releasefirst quarter 2021 earnings after the close of regular market trading on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

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  • b"JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries, will releasefirst quarter 2021 earnings after the close of regular market trading on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
  • A conference call will follow at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 7, 2021.
  • The access code will be 13718683.\nFidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) is a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries.
  • FNF is the nation's largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth LandTitle,AlamoTitleandNationalTitleofNewYork-that collectively issue more title insurance policiesthananyothertitle company in the United States.

Simplicity Group and F&G Life Launch "ExecuDex", Bringing InstApproval and Funding Bonus to Consumers

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Annuities, Finance, Financial services in the United States, Insurance, Insurance in the United States, F&G, Life annuity, Guaranty association

ExecuDex was released in April and is exclusively available through Simplicity Group operating subsidiaries.\n"The launch of ExecuDex marks an exciting time for consumers, our agents and advisors, and the entire Simplicity Group," statedBruce Donaldson, Simplicity\'s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ExecuDex was released in April and is exclusively available through Simplicity Group operating subsidiaries.\n"The launch of ExecuDex marks an exciting time for consumers, our agents and advisors, and the entire Simplicity Group," statedBruce Donaldson, Simplicity\'s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "\n"ExecuDex virtually changed the issuance of life insurance overnight," said Brian Schneier, Executive Vice President of Life Marketing at Simplicity Group.
  • Simplicity provides annuity, life insurance, and investment solutions to independent insurance professionals, financial advisors and their clients through its operating subsidiaries.
  • Life insurance and annuities issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA.\n'

Sapiens to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 4, 2021

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Insurance in the United States, Insurance, Sapiens International Corporation, Reinsurance, Finance, Annuity, Money, Reinsurance companies

A replay of the call will be available one business day following the completion of the event at the same location for 90 days.\nSapiens International Corporation empowers insurers to succeed in an evolving industry.

Key Points: 
  • A replay of the call will be available one business day following the completion of the event at the same location for 90 days.\nSapiens International Corporation empowers insurers to succeed in an evolving industry.
  • The company offers digital software platforms, solutions and services for the property and casualty, life, pension and annuity, reinsurance, financial and compliance, workers' compensation and financial markets.
  • With more than 35 years of experience delivering to more than 600 organizations globally, Sapiens has a proven ability to satisfy customers' core, data and digital requirements.
  • For more information: www.sapiens.com .\n"

NICB Urges Illinois Legislators To Take Action To Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Insurance fraud, Insurance in the United States, Law enforcement in the United States, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Catalysis, Catalytic converter, Converter, Chemistry

b'DES PLAINES, Ill., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry\'s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, urges Illinois legislators to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • b'DES PLAINES, Ill., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry\'s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, urges Illinois legislators to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter thefts across Illinois.
  • In recent years, the values of these precious metals have skyrocketed.\nAccording to NICB\'s Operations, Intelligence and Analytics study of reported thefts, there were 108 catalytic reported converter thefts per month on average in 2018, 282 average monthly thefts reported in 2019, and 1,203 average thefts reported per month in 2020.
  • During this time-period, the top five states for catalytic converter thefts were California, Texas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Illinois.
  • If you see something suspicious, call 911," added Glawe.\nThe NICB recommends vehicle owners:\nInstall a catalytic converter anti-theft device.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau Announces Inaugural Podcast, The NICB Crime Examiner

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Insurance, Types of insurance, Insurance fraud, Insurance in the United States, Law enforcement in the United States, National Insurance Crime Bureau, General insurance, Vehicle insurance

b'DES PLAINES, Ill., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry\'s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime,is pleased to announce its inaugural podcast,The NICB Crime Examiner.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/84295511-national-insurance-crim...\n"With nearly 30 years of law enforcement background, I know that one of the best ways to keep from becoming a victim of crime is to be aware of how crimes are committed.

Key Points: 
  • b'DES PLAINES, Ill., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry\'s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime,is pleased to announce its inaugural podcast,The NICB Crime Examiner.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/84295511-national-insurance-crim...\n"With nearly 30 years of law enforcement background, I know that one of the best ways to keep from becoming a victim of crime is to be aware of how crimes are committed.
  • The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property and casualty insurance companies, rental car agencies, auto auctions, and self-insured entities.
  • NICB member companies wrote more than $526 billion in insurance premiums in 2019, or more than 82% of the nation\'s property-casualty insurance.
  • That includes more than 95% ($241 billion) of the nation\'s personal auto insurance.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launches #VaccTogether Campaign as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Health maintenance organizations, Insurance in the United States, Health care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Illinois, Immunization, Blue Cross, Health Care Service Corporation, Health insurance in the United States, Medical research

This includes the opening of an additional round of grants through the BCBSIL Care Van Immunization Initiative.

Key Points: 
  • This includes the opening of an additional round of grants through the BCBSIL Care Van Immunization Initiative.
  • We\'re now looking to further grow the network of partners we\'re helping to increase vaccine access throughout Illinois," said Harmony Harrington, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
  • "\nLearn more about BCBSIL\'s support for members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to as many people as possible in Illinois.
  • BCBSIL is a division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.