http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_Summary.html In any field, it is necessary that you keep up with the latest news to be well informed about the different options you have at your disposal. Regarding insurance, this is especially important since you can know which insurance gives you more coverage and, thus, make a wise decision. Even if you already have a policy, you can change some of the conditions or extend coverage through riders. Therefore, to keep up with the latest information in regards to health insurance, take a look at the press releases we have gathered for you. en-us http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5370.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:16:01 CST Toronto, January 6, 2006 - Alain Thauvette, senior vice-president, Group and Business Insurance at Desjardins Financial Security, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Poole as vice-president of Strategic Planning Implementation for Group and Business Insurance. The creation of this new position is a result of the strategic direction to expand the presence of Desjardins Financial Security across Canada. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5369.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:14:55 CST BETHESDA, Md., Feb 16, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase an additional 5% of its outstanding common stock, bringing Coventry's total authorization including the remainder of prior authorizations to approximately 10.2 million shares. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5368.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:14:32 CST BETHESDA, Md., Feb 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH) today reported operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. Operating revenues totaled $1.72 billion for the quarter, a 24.2% increase over the fourth quarter of 2004. Before a non-recurring loss of ($6.7) million after tax, or ($0.04) per diluted share, in Louisiana operations due to Hurricane Katrina(1), net earnings were $133.1 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, a 45.0% increase over net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2004 and a 20.9% increase on a per diluted share basis. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005, total revenues were $6.61 billion, a 24.5% increase over 2004, with net earnings of $3.14 per diluted share before the Katrina non-recurring loss, a 26.6% increase over 2004. Fourth quarter and full year 2005 GAAP net earnings including the Katrina non-recurring loss were $126.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, and $501.6 million, or $3.10 per diluted share, respectively. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5367.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:10:09 CST BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2006--Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE:CVH) announced today that it will release fourth quarter financial results on Friday, February 10, 2006. Dale Wolf, Coventry's Chief Executive Officer, will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on that day to discuss the results. Callers will be asked to identify themselves and their affiliations. The conference call will also be broadcast over the Internet at cvty.com. Coventry asks participants on both the call and webcast to review and be familiar with its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5366.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:07:08 CST Carmel, Ind. February 16, 2006 -- Washington National Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Conseco, Inc., today announced its return to the 403(b) market with the Educators’ Choice series of tax-sheltered annuities. Offering first-year premium bonuses and strong agent compensation, these new annuity products complement the extensive worksite portfolio offered by the Conseco insurance companies. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5364.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:06:24 CST Carmel, Ind. January 18, 2006 -- The Conseco Insurance Group announced that Mark A. Cecil has been named vice president, new business development. In this position, Cecil is responsible for developing and managing agent value programs for Conseco-contracted independent agents. These programs—including practice management, agent education, lead generation, and business continuation—are designed to provide support and financial incentives to Conseco’s independent agents. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5362.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:06:03 CST (WASHINGTON – January 31, 2006) – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shares President Bush’s enthusiasm – as outlined in this evening’s State of the Union address – for empowering consumers to take greater control of their healthcare decisions through the availability of health savings accounts (HSAs) and supports the administration’s goal of further expanding consumer access to HSAs. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5363.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:01:47 CST Carmel, Ind., January 17, 2006 -- Conseco, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced that it has declared a dividend on the outstanding shares of its Class B 5.50% Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock (NYSE: CNOPrB) of $0.34375 per share. The dividend is payable on February 15, 2006 to the holders of record at the close of business on February 1, 2006. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5361.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:01:19 CST (WASHINGTON – January 24, 2006) – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced the release of the 2006 Medical Cost Reference Guide (MCRG). Now in its fourth year, the guide is one of the most comprehensive collections of data available from government, academic, and business sources, as well as BCBSA. http://www.covermehealthinsurance.com/articles/Health-Insurance-News_5359.html Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:48:27 CST WASHINGTON – December 22, 2005) - The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA ) today launched a new Web tool linking consumers with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans offering Medicare products in their local communities. The Medicare Blue PlanFinder will simply and efficiently help consumers navigate the complex maze of Medicare offerings. The tool can be accessed by going to bcbs.com and clicking on “The Blues and Medicare.”