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Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they explore life and health insurance policies and topics in Illinois!

11/15/2024

A Closer Look at the Industry

In this episode, we explore the Katie School of Risk Management and Insurance's latest report on the economic impact of Illinois' insurance industry. Our expert guests break down some eye-opening insights:💡 How does Illinois rank compared to other states in industry impact? 💡 Did you know $1 in every $13 of U.S. health premiums is written by an Illinois-based insurer? 💡 What contributes to the $10,190 annual healthcare expenditure in Illinois? 💡 Self-insured vs. Fully Insured v...

27 min
07/26/2024

Boarding the USS Enterprise with Dr. Victor Winter: An Artificial Intelligence Discussion

Join us as we explore Artificial Intelligence, its rapid growth, ethical and societal impacts, and future applications across various industries. Dr. Winter highlights the importance of familiarizing oneself with AI and staying updated on its swift advancements. Embracing AI is inevitable. Resistance if futile. For more insights, contact Dr. Winter at vwinter@unomaha.edu and watch his blog cast on AI at the University of Nebraska Omaha here. Live long and prosper.

58 min
05/15/2024

The Employer's Toolbelt- Mitigating Rising Healthcare Costs with Lou Sandoval

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us in our latest episode as we tackle healthcare costs with Lou Sandoval, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber. With expenses soaring, employers are navigating challenges in providing top-notch coverage while managing costs. Tune in as we delve deep into this critical issue with one of the industry's leading experts! Illinois Chamber of Commerce (ilchamber.org)

31 min
04/29/2024

Excepted Benefits 101

In this episode, join Cindy Goff from the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) as she provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of excepted benefits. Cindy and Kate delve into the intricacies of these products, exploring how they are offered and the advantages they offer to employees, employers, and unions alike.Have questions? Email Cindy at cingygoff@acli.comCheck our ACLI at www.acli.com

32 min
03/12/2024

The Impact of the Insurance Industry in Illinois

Listen in as the Council discusses the incredible impact of the insurance industry in Illinois with Jim Jones, Executive Director of the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management at Illinois State University, and Dr. Tice Sirmans, faculty member in the Finance, Insurance, and Law Department as an Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) in the College of Business at Illinois State University. Jim Jones and Dr. Tice Sirmans discuss their recent publication describin...

46 min
11/30/2023

Critical Components of Health Equity

Join the Council as we dive into the critical components of health equity with America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP's) Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, LaShawn McIver, MD, MHP.Have questions? Check the link below!AHIP Homepage - AHIP

27 min
08/16/2023

The Insurance Industry Will Provide Equity, Flexibility, and Cost-Savings to Paid Family Leave Programs

New Episode Alert!Sarah Montgomery, Vice President for Paid Family and Medical Leave Implementation at ACLI, explains how the insurance industry provides cost savings, equity, and flexibility to states looking at implementing paid family leave programs.Have questions? Contact Sarah at sarah.montgomery@acli.com.

28 min
06/07/2023

A Dental Loss Ratio is Nothing to Smile About

Join Kate with the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as she discusses the negative impacts of establishing a Dental Loss Ratio with Cindy Goff, expert and Vice President of Supplemental Benefits and Group Insurance at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). Cindy explains the complexities of different insurance products and the detrimental effects a loss ratio mandate would have on Illinois consumers with (or looking to obtain) dental coverage. Don't grit your teeth...

29 min

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Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they explore life and health insurance policies and topics in Illinois!

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Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

28
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The Council Covers It

The Council Covers It

Episodes

A Closer Look at the Industry

Boarding the USS Enterprise with Dr. Victor Winter: An Artificial Intelligence Discussion

The Employer's Toolbelt- Mitigating Rising Healthcare Costs with Lou Sandoval

Excepted Benefits 101

The Impact of the Insurance Industry in Illinois

Critical Components of Health Equity

The Insurance Industry Will Provide Equity, Flexibility, and Cost-Savings to Paid Family Leave Programs

A Dental Loss Ratio is Nothing to Smile About

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