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Carriers under fire for agent kickbacks
Companies criticized for offering incentives to brokers – at the cost of clients paying more
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Beazley healthcare premium return facility hits $10 million landmark
Clients have saved millions through the program, which gives a premium discount if certain quality and safety criteria are met
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Hospital giant to pay $1.25 million over insurance fraud scheme
For the second time in seven months, company will pay to settle allegations of insurance fraud
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Medmarc enters strategic alliance with Pharmacists Mutual
Both insurers to package specific insurance coverage for the life sciences industry
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Erie Insurance launches supplemental insurance plans for Medicare patients
Insurance product designed to cover gaps in coverage – particularly around deductibles and coinsurance
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Greenlight Re announces investment in Chicago-based MGU
The investment makes firm the MGU’s largest shareholder
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Heffernan Insurance now offers insurance program for pharmacy owners
Program pilot to first launch in one state, with plans for national expansion
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Aetna fined six figures by insurance agency
Insurer had violated state treatment and coverage rules
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DOJ recovered $2.5 billion in healthcare fraud proceeds in 2018
The Justice Department’s recoveries topped $2 billion for the ninth consecutive year
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Stiff penalties under the False Claims Act can paralyze healthcare providers
Insurance is a safety net for some companies that might be especially vulnerable