Poor combined ratios of health insurance firms a big hurdle in cutting premium rates, say insurers Deteriorating combined ratios – a measure of underwriting profitability of a non-life insurance company – of health insurance providers is a major hindrance in reducing premium rates, according to general insurance companies. In the current scenario of underwriting capability and risk pricing, cuts in premium rates are possible only if hospitals slash costs of medical treatment, they said. “Look at the industry overall. There are combined ratios of 120-125% (in health insurance segment), which means we take `100 from the customers and we spend `120-125. Customers are already getting a great...
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Added strategies support small businesses in challenged labor market CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2021 — Combined Insurance, a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products for individuals and employers, today announced new initiatives to meet the changing needs of businesses. The initiatives are part of a strategic plan to expand Combined’s focus and support for the six-plus million U.S. small business employers as they navigate today’s uncertain economic times and a tight labor market. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought intensified attention to voluntary benefits that bring employees peace of mind through enhanced financial protections...
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Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images Combined Insurance, now a part of Chubb, is a leading global provider of supplemental insurance for individuals and families. The company has more than five million supplemental insurance policies in North America alone. Its website reports that it pays out nearly a half-billion dollars in claims yearly, or nearly $1 million every day. Combined Insurance Company History and Overview Founded in 1922 by W. Clement Stone, Combined Insurance is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, and now employs more than 5,000 people around the world. The company has more than $2 billion in total assets. Operations include offices in North America, Europe, Latin America, and...
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In this heart rending true client story of Linda (real name changed) we hope to illustrate why combining medical and disability insurance is an extremely important matter and should be considered by all who seek to make financial protection a priority for themselves and their families. Back in mid June 2016, on the outskirts of Bangkok, the day broke to reveal a typically glorious sunny day with clear blue skies. Unbeknownst to Linda, a single female client, the days events would end in tragedy and would forever change her life. Linda had scheduled for a routine trip to an upcountry Buddhist temple in order to 'give merit' but what was to unfold would dicate that Lindas' life and that of...
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Some companies that offer long-term care insurance are reducing their premiums to entice enrollment. “Life insurance and life policies with long-term care benefits are very interest rate sensitive” Jesse Slome, director of American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, told the McKnight’s Business Daily. “So, when interest rates go up (as they are now doing), it’s common to see policy premiums decrease.” Indianapolis, IN-based OneAmerica Financial Partners was perhaps the first company to cut prices, partly because of rising interest rates and partly because of customers’ focus on savings, ThinkAdvisor reported. “We’re excited to offer cost savings to our customers at a time when...
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CHICAGO, June 13, 2022 / PRNewswire / -- Combined Insurance, a Chubb company and a leading North American provider of supplemental insurance sold both directly to individuals and at the worksite, announced today that Joel Schwartz has been named President of Combined Canada, effective immediately. Mr. Schwartz will oversee the organization's business operations, management, and growth strategies, and report to Combined Insurance President Richard L. Williams, Jr. Mr. Schwartz joins the company after serving as President of CNO company Colonial Penn Life Insurance, a Top Five direct-to-consumer life insurer. As a member of CNO's Executive Leadership Group, he increased sales, revenue, and...
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Chubb subsidiary Combined Insurance has appointed Joel Schwartz (pictured) as president of Combined Canada. Schwartz will oversee the organization’s business operations, management, and growth strategies. He will report to Combined Insurance president Richard Williams. Schwartz was formerly associated with Colonial Penn Life Insurance, where he most recently served as president of the direct-to-consumer life insurance subsidiary of CNO. In his previous role as a member of CNO’s executive leadership group, Schwartz helped increased sales, revenue, and earnings, as well as “fostering innovative digital strategies and investments,” a release said. He had also served as...
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What Do You Mean by Combined Insurance Whole Life Program? Combined insurance whole life program is based upon the context that now you can combine whole life insurance alongside term life insurance policies for your own benefits. Before we discuss the benefits behind the two we need to understand exactly what do you mean by whole life insurance and term life insurance policies. As per the word itself term life insurance is specifically the kind where the individual pays premium for a particular term or a set time period after which the insurance policy expires and so do the benefits. Whole life insurance otherwise is the opposite which basically is supplied to you throughout even after...
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"Joel is the right person to be at the helm of Combined Canada during a time of tremendous market opportunity," said Williams. "His deep experience in supplemental health and life insurance and proven ability to deliver results will be a considerable asset to our business. I'm excited for Joel to bring his leadership, drive and innovative thinking to Combined Canada and to lead the organization into a new stage of accelerated growth." Prior to joining Colonial Penn, Mr. Schwartz held a series of leadership positions, including as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Lincoln Financial Distributors. He is a graduate of Villanova University, where he earned a Bachelor of...
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What happens to your Life insurance if you have suffered from a medical condition and made a Trauma claim? Here is an overview of how Trauma insurance works, and what happens if you hold a combined Life and Trauma policy. What is Trauma insurance? Trauma insurance covers you if you suffer a critical illness or trauma that impacts on your life. This can help pay off debts and treatment expenses, or even cover the costs of ongoing therapy. It operates by providing a lump sum payout which can be used however the claimant chooses – whether by paying medical bills, supporting the family while the claimant is unable to work, or even taking a family trip. Unlike Life insurance, which pays a lump...
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