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Illinois Insurance Director to Leave Post: Personnel Moves | ThinkAdvisor
Principal, Anthem, Oscar, FamilyWealth and GoHealth also have personnel moves announcements.
10 Worst State COVID-19 Death Rates, From a Leaked Government Report | ThinkAdvisor
An advocacy group posts the closely held 50-state version of a recent White House Coronavirus Task Force report.
Peter Lee, CEO of Covered California, said the new user fee cut proposal “serves to reduce resources for ensuring more Americans know about and secure more affordable health coverage options for themselves and their families."
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Peter Lee says strong marketing and quality improvement programs help get people covered.
Covered California CEO Pans Proposed HealthCare.gov Fee Cut | ThinkAdvisor
Peter Lee says strong marketing and quality improvement programs help get people covered.
This roundup of insurance industry deals includes news about Bestow Life Insurance, Creative Financial Network, AmeriLife, Milliman, MIB Group, Newcleus and NFP.
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AmeriLife, Milliman, MIB, Newcleus and NFP also have deal news.
How Nursing Home Mortality Rate From COVID-19 Varies in 50 States | ThinkAdvisor
In six states, in one week, the pandemic killed more than 1 in 200 residents.
What do these data portend about vaccination rates for COVID-19?
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One hint about what a COVID-19 vaccination effort might look like is reviewing U.S. communities' low flu and pneumonia vaccination rates.
COVID-19's Dramatic Death Rate Rise Illustrated | ThinkAdvisor
White House advisors say those over 65 should avoid indoor public spaces with unmasked people.
Here are six things to know about the 2022 draft ACA parameters regulations.
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The proposal is in draft regulations that would apply to 2022 coverage.
NEWS FLASH about COVID risk.
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White House advisors say those over 65 should avoid indoor public spaces with unmasked people.
IRS rules and IRS regulations: Is there a difference?
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The outcome could affect how the IRS sets rules.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Captive Insurer Case | ThinkAdvisor
The outcome could affect how the IRS sets rules.
5 Metro Areas Where Adult Vaccination Rates Look Low | ThinkAdvisor
One hint about what a COVID-19 vaccination effort might look like is reviewing U.S. communities' low flu and pneumonia vaccination rates.
Here's out latest roundup of annuity moves news.
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FIDx, American Equity, Credit Suisse and Salt Financial also have annuity moves news.
Delaware Floats 'Best Interest' Rule for Annuity Sales | ThinkAdvisor
Like rules adopted by Arizona, Iowa and Rhode Island, Delaware’s proposal would align with the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest.
The total mortgage loan balance increased to $149 billion at the end of the latest quarter, up from $146 billion a year earlier, according to Trepp data.
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Life insurers' hotel and motel mortgage loans performed better than the average commercial real estate mortgage loan they held.
11 Worst States for COVID-19's Impact on Hospitals | ThinkAdvisor
In these states, the pandemic is filling 18% or more of all inpatient hospital beds.
The percentage of inpatient hospital beds occupied by people with COVID-19 during the week ending Nov. 23 ranged from 2.06%, in Vermont, up to 23.65%, with a median of 13.16%.
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In these states, the pandemic is filling 18% or more of all inpatient hospital beds.
Transparency: A Must-Have for Health Care Payments | ThinkAdvisor
A health care executive says many current transparency efforts leave patients in a fog.
Genworth, China Oceanwide Push Deal Deadline Back | ThinkAdvisor
The companies said they have received almost all of the regulatory approvals they need.
NEWS FLASH about the proposed merger of Genworth and China Oceanwide.
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The companies said they have received almost all of the regulatory approvals they need.
One factor affecting http://ow.ly/ljyg50CywYF numbers is decisions by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to set up their own, locally run ACA exchange programs.
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New signup activity continues to be soft.
HealthCare.gov Continues to Post Strong Renewals | ThinkAdvisor
New signup activity continues to be soft.
Retirement expert Moshe A. Milevsky explains why annuities today have greater value than ever before.
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“Annuities are insurance against longevity, and that is an uncertainty that’s greater now,” says the retirement income expert.
Why Advisors Must ‘Tailor’ Client Talks on Annuities, Longevity in the Pandemic: Milevsky | ThinkAdvisor
“Annuities are insurance against longevity, and that is an uncertainty that’s greater now,” says the retirement income expert.
Cigna CEO, Board Sued Over Effort to Kill Anthem Deal | ThinkAdvisor
Cigna is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem.
If You Can Go Home for Thanksgiving | ThinkAdvisor
Sometimes, you might be the one responsible for caregiving.
NAIFA Confirms Thomas Michel as 2021 President | ThinkAdvisor
Lawrence Holzberg was confirmed as the new president-elect.
White House Task Force Trackers See COVID-19 Death Rate Climbing | ThinkAdvisor
The number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents also increased.
Why a New Type of Alpha Should Be Retirement Portfolios' True Goal | ThinkAdvisor
Advisors often look at investment alpha as the priority of clients' financial plans. But that ignores the full picture.
Barbara Turner to Become Ohio National's CEO | ThinkAdvisor
Turner is also on track to be chair of the board of LIMRA's parent.
TIAA’s Ferguson Faults Wealth Gap | ThinkAdvisor
Ferguson, the first Black person to serve as a Fed vice chairman, has announced plans to retire from TIAA in March.
Two New Trump Administration Policies Target Drug Prices | ThinkAdvisor
Health policy specialists say one implementation obstacle will be lawsuits.
AmeriLife Acquires a Benefits Firm: Deals | ThinkAdvisor
Insurance Specialist Group, Boost Health, iPipeline and Welis have deal news.
Preparing Clients for a Quick Estate Planning Pivot | ThinkAdvisor
The direction of the wind in Washington could change quickly. Here are ideas about how to handle that.
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