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Reinsurance rate decline slows further at April 1 renewals

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:12
by Intelligent Insurer

During the April 1 reinsurance renewals, rate reductions ranged from flat to mid-single digit reductions compared to a low double digit range seen 12 months ago, broker Willis Re said in its report titled Willis Re 1st View April 1, 2017.

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Exchanges Need $8B in 2018 for Reinsurance, Aetna Tells CMS

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:10
by AIS Health

In comments responding to CMS’s Feb. 17 market stabilization proposed rule (HPW 2/20/17, p. 3), several insurance carriers expressed support for the agency’s suggested improvements, but urged it to make bolder moves to calm the turbulent individual and small-group markets.

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Dayton Says He Won't Block Reinsurance Bill

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:09
by Brian Edwards Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday he wouldn't veto a $542 million Republican plan intended to lower health insurance costs for Minnesota residents.

The bill will create a reinsurance program to help insurance companies cover expensive medical claims. Under the plan, companies will have half of individuals' claims that cost between $50,000 and $250,000 subsidized.

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Reinsurance rate decline slows further at April 1 renewals

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:12
by Intelligent Insurer

During the April 1 reinsurance renewals, rate reductions ranged from flat to mid-single digit reductions compared to a low double digit range seen 12 months ago, broker Willis Re said in its report titled Willis Re 1st View April 1, 2017.

Click Here to Read More

Exchanges Need $8B in 2018 for Reinsurance, Aetna Tells CMS

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:10
by AIS Health

In comments responding to CMS’s Feb. 17 market stabilization proposed rule (HPW 2/20/17, p. 3), several insurance carriers expressed support for the agency’s suggested improvements, but urged it to make bolder moves to calm the turbulent individual and small-group markets.

Click Here to Read More

Dayton Says He Won't Block Reinsurance Bill

Monday, April 3, 2017 - 16:09
by Brian Edwards Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday he wouldn't veto a $542 million Republican plan intended to lower health insurance costs for Minnesota residents.

The bill will create a reinsurance program to help insurance companies cover expensive medical claims. Under the plan, companies will have half of individuals' claims that cost between $50,000 and $250,000 subsidized.

Click Here to Read More

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