Constellation Health pursuing islandwide service by ’16
March 17, 2015
Medicare Advantage provider Constellation Health is looking to expand its services to Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities starting January 2016, anticipating that the move will create more jobs and usher in the acceptance of more members who will benefit from the advantages of that health plan.
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QBE Optima Insurance appoints new CEO
January 26, 2015
QBE Optima Insurance recently announced the appointment of Peter Rebrin as its CEO in Puerto Rico, as well as the reassignment of outgoing CEO, Antonio Ortiz, as a Board director. Both appointments will be effective Feb. 7.
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MassMutual offers $150K in college scholarships
January 13, 2015
For the seventh straight year, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, known as MassMutual, will offer $150,000 in scholarships to high-achieving college students across the country, including Puerto Rico.
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Insurance Commissioner unveils new claims mobile app
December 2, 2014
The Puerto Rico Insurance Commissioner’s Office announced Monday the availability of a mobile app that offers users assistance with the required documentation needed to file an insurance claim in case of an accident.
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Polytechnic Univ., MAPFRE team up for scholarships
October 14, 2014
The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico recently signed an agreement with MAPFRE Foundation through which the global insurance company will provide an annual scholarship for post-graduate studies in Spain and five annual scholarships for students specializing in e-learning studies focusing on insurance.
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Pan-American Life launches new indemnity insurance
September 22, 2014
Pan-American Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico, a member of Pan-American Life Insurance Group, a provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas, announced the introduction of PanaMed, a new limited benefit indemnity product.
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New appointees in insurance, retail sectors
September 17, 2014
In recent weeks, new executives have moved into positions at Liberty International Underwriters and El Mesón Sandwiches, an insurance and retail operation, respectively.
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Grupo Triple-S expands operations to Costa Rica
September 15, 2014
In what represents its first venture outside the Caribbean region, Grupo Triple-S announced today the expansion of its health and life insurance operations to Costa Rica under the brand BlueCross BlueShield Costa Rica.
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MMM, Metro-Pavía Health partner to improve care
September 11, 2014
MMM Holdings, LLC and Metro-Pavía Health System announced a partnership Wednesday intended to optimize the services received by MMM and PMC members.
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Triple-S: Federal employees favor our insurance plans
June 18, 2014
For the fourth year in a row, Triple-S was awarded the PlanSmartChoice Plus award, in recognition to the top 10 performing plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the insurer announced Tuesday.
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North America represents 10% of MAPFRE’s business
March 27, 2014
Spanish insurance group MAPFRE confirmed Wednesday that the North American market, which covers Canada, the United States mainland and Puerto Rico, now represents 10 percent of its premiums and revenue.
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Insurance Chief: End of ‘Obamacare’ enrollment nears
March 14, 2014
Puerto Rico residents have a little more than two weeks to sign up for health insurance or switch the terms of their coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Insurance Commissioner Angela Weyne said Thursday.
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ASES finds $9.7M in duplicate payments to health plans
February 18, 2014
The Puerto Rico Health Insurance Services Administration, or ASES in Spanish, stands to recover about $9.7 million in duplicate payments made to insurance companies for services provided to patients covered by the government’s health plan, agency Executive Director Ricardo Rivera said Monday.
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Puerto Rico gov’t health plan adoption driving market
January 14, 2014
The market dominance of government-based healthcare coverage in Puerto Rico is driving managed care organizations to cover more generic drugs as fewer residents can afford more expensive plans, according to a recent report released by Mass.-based healthcare industry analyst firm Decision Resources Group.
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Point Guard lands Puerto Rico certificate of authority
December 3, 2013
Point Guard Insurance announced Monday it has obtained the required certificate of authority issued by the Puerto Rico Insurance Commissioner’s Office, officially becoming the island’s newest new property and casualty insurer.
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