Dear Members: ICMG is conducting an important survey to gauge the expected impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) on insurance strategic alliances. We have sent a survey link to one member from each company in the ICMG membership, and 35 companies immediately responded to the call. If you received the survey [...]
When the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act was signed into law, the stated goal was to provide health care for everyone. However, there is a cost to accomplishing that goal. Starting in 2014 businesses with 50 or more full time employees will be at risk for financial penalties (Shared Responsibility Assessments) if affordable health insurance [...]
In the Winter 2011 issue of The Exchange, I wrote a short article outlining product ideas for a low interest rate environment. Low interest rates continue today with no short term end in sight. Industry executives believe that low interest rates will continue to hamper growth and squeeze profit margins for the foreseeable future. This [...]
This week ICMG members and invited industry colleagues will be receiving the bright blue and yellow Preliminary Program for the upcoming ICMG Annual Meeting, January 29-31, 2013, in St. Petersburg, FL. The business opportunities after the 2012 elections will be the focus of the educational sessions, which are described in detail in the booklet. The [...]
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