Human Resources: Insurance

ALL Care Dental Plan Announces Expansion to New Key States
Thousands of dental patients will now be able to cut their dental bill in half with the ALL Care Card

Atlanta Perinatal Associates HR Department 'Delivers' with CheckPoint HR
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Provider Selects CheckPoint HR's Web-based Platform to Automate HR Processes and Improve Employee Healthcare Benefits

Prescription Solutions Receives TIPPSSM Certification For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency Standards
Meeting PBM transparency standards opens new markets for Prescription Solutions

Corporate Compensation Strategies Survey Finds a Geographical Shift to the Midwest Region
Year-Over-Year Average Base Salaries Increased by 2.4% for the Life Insurance Industry as Bonus Plans Continue to Play an Important Role for Employees.

Coaching 2.0 – The Next Step in Health Coaching
Internet, electronic communications emerging as the most effective coaching methods

AvMed, Delta Dental team up to provide coverage to Florida businesses
AvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance announce partnership to provide coverage to Florida businesses

Missouri Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Missouri organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Missouri annual survey of 336 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.

Minnesota and Wisconsin Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Minnesota and Wisconsin organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Minnesota/Wisconsin annual survey of 147 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.6 percent for all plan types.

Illinois Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Illinois organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008

MassMutual Promotes Bob Casale to Senior Vice President
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today that Bob Casale, deputy chief information officer, has been promoted to senior vice president.

Prescription Solutions Earns Top Honors in 2008 WilsonRx Pharmacy Satisfaction Surveys

Ohio Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Ohio organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Ohio annual survey of 375 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.

MassMutual Announces Web Site Enhancement That Helps Employees Save for Retirement Sooner
Participants can now enroll automatically through ExpressEnroll(SM), MassMutual's new online tool

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Indiana Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Indiana organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Indiana annual survey of 404 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7 percent for all plan types.

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most U.S. organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the preliminary results for the Compensation Data 2008 annual survey. The results showed the average premium increase was 7.2 percent for all plan types this year.

MassMutual Completes Acquisition of First Mercantile Trust Company
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today it has completed its previously announced purchase of First Mercantile Trust Company from SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI).

ING Debuts Video on Web Highlighting Commitment to Environment
What: ING debuts a new video on the Web that answers the question: What if large companies took responsibility for environmental stewardship and made it part of their fundamental business strategy?

COLONIAL LIFE SPONSORS SHRM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SURVEY
Colonial Life is the exclusive sponsor of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2008 Employee Benefits Survey.

Employees Without Access to Health Coverage Outside Work Are Far Less Likely to Retire
Retirement Plan Coverage is also a Factor, According to Watson Wyatt

Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Tennessee results found the average premium increase was 10 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

Illinois Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.

Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

Iowa Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Iowa found the average premium increase was 13.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.

Who Is Going Online for Health Insurance?
Shopping for health insurance online is increasing in all age group categories.

New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in Advance
Online questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.

Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum a benefits solution to address needs
Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum, a benefits solution to address needs of small to midsize employers

American Community Names Two Key Executives
American Community names two key executives.