Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Judge Rejects Legal Challenge Against Health Insurance Subsidies A legal challenge against health care insurance subsidies for ...
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'Smart' Contact Lenses Would Measure Sugar Levels in Diabetics Google is working on smart contact lenses that would measure sugar (glucose) levels in the tears of people with diabetes. If successful, the contacts would offer diabetics a ...
AMERICAN INSURANCE BENEFITS, announced the launch of a PRIVATE EXCHANGE technology system that provides employers and employees the ability to participate in one of the fastest growing trends in health insurance - Defined Contribution ...
“The National Retail Federation (NRF) will continue its constructive dialogue with the Administration and Congress on the Affordable Care Act, in order to address some of the serious implementation challenges confronting our ...
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Mutual insurer Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has rolled out a new longevity solution, dubbed as life insurance coverage, for long term care (LTC) requirements. Customers buying a Guardian core whole life insurance product ...
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New York Life Insurance Company has named Brooke Zrno Grisham as CEO in charge of the Nautilus Group to head a premier team of industry professionals based in Dallas. Grisham, who joined New York Life in 1999 as a senior associate in the ...
John Hancock Financial, a unit of Manulife Financial, has introduced a new web-based long-term care (LTC) insurance sale system to help financial professionals improve customer experience and expand sales opportunities. Dubbed LTC ...
Genworth Financial has reported net income of $103m, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to $46m, or $0.09 per diluted share, during the first quarter last year. Net operating income was $151m, or $0.30 per diluted share, against $17m, ...
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US-based insurance brokerage and risk management services firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has complete purchase of Advanced Benefit Advisors (ABA) for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2005, ABA is a provider of employee benefit brokerage ...
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Genworth US Mortgage Insurance (USMI) has agreed to settle the review of industry captive reinsurance arrangements with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Based on the terms of the agreement, Genworth will reimburse $4.5m ...
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Tokyo-based diversified conglomerate Itochu Corporation has entered into an agreement with Asahi Mutual Life Insurance to jointly set up a marketing company that will engage in market development, development of sales channels, and sales ...
New York Life Insurance has appointed John Fleurant as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 1 July 2013. Fleurant will replace current executive vice president and CFO Michael Sproule, who is ...
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SAP is expanding its array of software products for the insurance industry with the acquisition of Camilion. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Toronto-based Camilion's portfolio covers the life and annuity, property and casualty, and ...
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Genworth Financial is planning to suspended sale of its individual long term care insurance products, California Choice and Choice Partnership, in California, US, effective from 21 March 2013. The temporary suspension follows the ...
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SAP has announced that it is expanding its array of software products for the insurance industry, having agreed an acquisition deal with Camilion. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Toronto-based Camilion’s portfolio covers the ...
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