Distribution

Estimates put the number of private exchanges at around 150, but according to PwC Health Research Institute, they can be grouped based on their beginnings.

8 million people selected health plans using the federal system and 14 state-run insurance markets, but enrollment wasn’t confirmed until the first month’s premium was paid.

According to the CDC, 18.4 percent of adults under age 65 lacked health insurance in the first three months of the year, down from 20.4 percent in 2013.

Mutual life insurer reports that 81% of its reps engage with customers on social media channels to build relationships and grow business.

The growing influence of voluntary products is rapidly extending in the private exchange arena, with both Aon Hewitt and Sun Life Financial announcing recently they will offer voluntary products through their health care exchanges.

The suit includes claims for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and racketeering.

U.S. says personal data wasn’t taken; attack exploited a test server never intended to be connected to the Internet.

Companies say this is the first partnership in the United States in which an insurer is offering discounted premiums based on data from a third-party connected car service provider.

Sun Life will offer Voluntary STD, LTD and Accident insurance through Liazon, an operator of private benefits exchanges.

The coverage options will include a range of elective benefits in 2015.