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Public option may be dropped from final health care bill

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ One comment

(CNN) — House Democrats are signaling that a final health care bill will drop the government-run public health insurance option favored by liberals but rejected by conservatives from both parties.
A House-Senate conference committee will begin negotiations next month on merging health care bills passed by the Democratic majorities in each chamber.
However, voting in both chambers [...]

Dossier: Barry Schub, Morristown, SVP, New York Life Insurance Co.

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

(DAILY RECORD) - Morristown resident has been appointed senior vice president in charge of human resources at New York Life Insurance Co., effective Jan. 4. Schub is currently a senior executive at New York Life Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary, where he is responsible for overseeing Retirement Plan Services, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions.
As part [...]

FDIC orders Dallas-based Equity Bank to stop ‘unsafe’ banking practices

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

(DALLAS NEWS)  - Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has ordered Dallas-based Equity Bank SSB to halt alleged “unsafe or unsound banking practices.”
In a so-called order to cease and desist, the FDIC told Equity Bank to stop operating with too many delinquent loans, not enough capital and insufficient earnings.
Equity Bank, which had nearly $251 million in assets [...]

Increased Violence Against International Aid Workers Raises Need for International Health and Life Insurance that Covers Terrorism, Kidnap and Ransom

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Good Neighbor Insurance finds that workers overseas want insurance policies that cover terrorism, kidnap and ransom. While there is no guarantee against violence for international aid workers, careful contingency planning, deployment of crisis response teams and purchase of proper international health and life insurance can and will buffer the extent of damage and loss.
Gilbert, AZ [...]

Enterprise Content Management Solutions Provider PaperWise, Inc. Launches New Website

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

PaperWise, Inc., purveyor of ECM, document management, and workflow automation technology solutions, has launched its new corporate website, www.PaperWise.com, in time for the new year. Content offers a comprehensive look at technology and services available that offer operational efficiency enhancements for businesses large and small.
(PRWEB) December 30, 2009 — After strategic planning and a [...]

GilsbarPRO & CNA Now Offer Professional Liability Insurance to North Carolina Attorneys

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

GilsbarPRO, one of CNA’s largest administrators of their Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Program, announces that it is now offering coverage to attorneys practicing in the State of North Carolina.
Covington, LA (PRWEB) December 30, 2009 — GilsbarPRO, the exclusive administrator for the CNA Lawyers Professional Liability Program in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and [...]

Columbia Insurance Services Launches Interactive Website for Customers

By ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Columbia Insurance Services announces the launch of a new agency website at www.truckinsurancepro.net. With interactive features such as onsite glossaries, maps, driving directions, and multiple forms of contact, Columbia Insurance Services’s newest website is designed with customers in mind.
Redmond, OR (PRWEB) December 30, 2009 — Columbia Insurance Services announces the launch of a new [...]

Bryan Zane Terry Agency Launches Interactive Website for Customers

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Bryan Zane Terry Agency announces the launch of a new agency website at www.BryanZaneTerry.com. With interactive features such as onsite glossaries, maps, driving directions, and multiple forms of contact, Bryan Zane Terry Agency’s newest website is designed with customers in mind.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 30, 2009 — Bryan Zane Terry Agency announces the [...]

Health-plus-life combo insurance in two months

By ⋅ December 28, 2009 ⋅ One comment

(HINDUSTAN TIMES) - In about two months from now, you will have the option of buying an insurance product that combines a life insurance policy with one that covers a medical expenses.
With the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) releasing guidelines for the “Health and Life Combi” products last week, the stage is set for [...]

New year brings insurance boost for mental health care

By ⋅ December 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

(THE PALM BEACH POST) - Imagine a health insurance policy that covers only 12 dialysis treatments a year, imposes higher co-pays for estrogen replacement drugs or charges higher deductibles for treating asthma.
Outrageous?
Insurance companies have routinely placed these kinds of limits on mental health care. The widespread practice of charging more and limiting care for mental [...]

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