Archive for February 2014
How has ACA effected companies to this point?
The health insurance exchanges created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are now largely in place, and millions of Americans are shopping on those exchanges.
Read MoreFederal health insurance exchange enrollment continues to skyrocket
The troubled initial rollout of the federal health insurance exchange site is now growing smaller in the rearview mirror as more consumers nationwide flock to the marketplaces to obtain their health coverage for the coming year.
Read MoreNAIC could soon go after captives
The idea of captive entities, which are now used by many in the life insurance industry, has been a controversial one for some time, but it seems that regulators may move to crack down on their use in the near future.
Read MoreConsumers likely to accept fines for going without insurance this year
Part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that was designed to actively encourage consumers to seek out health insurance was a fine that will be applied to their taxes if they go without any sort of coverage, but it seems that – at least for this year – many are willing to take the financial hit if it means they don't have to buy a plan.
Read MoreWho needs life insurance the most?
When it comes to the life insurance market these days, it seems as though many people of all different demographics and backgrounds are buying in numbers not seen for several years.
Read MoreHigher body mass leads to higher health care costs
Consumers worried about the rising cost of health care may have even greater reason for concern these days, as a result of a new study that shows just how much increases in body mass affect how much people pay annually for treatment – even at relatively low levels.
Read MoreAre life insurers positioned for a positive 2014?
The life insurance industry has gone through some significant ups and downs in the last several years as the effects of the recession took hold and prompted many Americans to shed their policies as a cost-cutting measure.
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