Nothing demonstrates the politicization of health care reform quite like a strongly worded letter. One letter of particular interest this week was sent from Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell to the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. What was so important that Governor McDonnell couldn't just pick up the phone and have a private conversation? Governor McDonnell wanted to…

Globalsurance customers recently received good news with the release of Bupa's updated premiums that will take effect on April 1st. The premium adjustments reflect Bupa's ability and commitment to keeping their plan pricing stable and strong. The company's proven consistency in what they are able to offer customers is good news…

In 2012, the United States experienced eight outbreaks of the food borne illness salmonella. If that doesn't sound like a lot, well, it is. With eight outbreaks, 2012 had more instances of salmonella than any other year in recorded history; thanks to cantaloupes, peanut butter and yellowfin tuna, more than 400 people fell ill after consuming food infected with salmonella.

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Health insurance providers looking to expand their operations internationally have been looking to Africa for potential opportunities. The latest news to come from this region refers to two health insurance powerhouses, InterGlobal and UnitedHealthcare International, a UnitedHealth Group business.

There are many reasons why you might pay higher insurance premiums than your next door neighbor. If you're a smoker and your neighbor is not, you probably pay 14 percent more for health insurance. If you work in an injury-prone profession such as mining, and your neighbor is a schoolteacher, your yearly premium will certainly be higher than his. But here's the most common reason you might…

New York-based OrbiMed Advisors have announced plans to launch a second Asia healthcare fund by the end of this year. In a report by Reuters, the healthcare fund management group plans to set aside about USD $500 million to invest in Asia's fast-growing markets, including India, China and other Asian countries. The fund could see as much as 65% invested in India, said OrbiMed's founder and Managing…

We talk about a fiscal cliff, but the United States' financial problems are really more like a picture by M.C. Escher - the government keeps going round and round, and for every fiscal cliff avoided, there's another one just around the corner. Although the federal government avoided billions of dollars in cuts just last month, the next cliff is coming - at the end of the week, to be precise.

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2013 is looking to be another promising year for insurance giant Cigna, as the company continues to win prestigious awards, bring in new leadership in key regions and expand services to win new clients. In January, Cigna Global Health Benefits Asia-Pacific received the "Employee Benefits and Services Provider of the Year"…

Starting at age 21, you need a Pap exam every year. Chronic hives and itching? Better get an allergy test. Chest pain might mean heart disease, so take an imaging stress test to be on the safe side. If you're familiar with these guidelines, congratulations! You've been keeping up with the norms of the health care industry. Unfortunately, you now have to forget everything you think you know about…

In the wake of several alarming events in the past, including the recent kidnapping of a French family in Cameroon, it is understandable that individuals may be more concerned than normal for their safety. However, Globalsurance clients with InterGlobal plans can put their minds at rest due to their insurers recent partnership…