Humana Will Leave Employer Group Insurance Business to Focus on Public Plans

Humana Will Leave Employer Group Insurance Business to Focus on Public Plans

Source: Humana logo February 27, 2023 – Humana has announced plans to leave the employer group insurance business and direct its focus toward its government-funded health plan offerings. The payer’s employer group commercial medical products business includes fully insured, self-funded, and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans and associated wellness and rewards programs. Going forward, the payer will prioritize the long-term growth of its other insurance offerings, including Medicare Advantage, Group Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicaid, military and specialty plans, and its CenterWell healthcare services business . After a strategic review, Humana determined that the employer group insurance business was not in a position to meet commercial member needs or support the company’s long-term strategic plans. The payer said it will ensure a smooth insurance transition for commercial members as it phases the exit over the next 18 to 24 months. “This decision enables Humana to focus resources on our greatest opportunities for growth and where we can deliver industry leading value for our members and customers,” Bruce D. Broussard, president and chief executive officer of Humana, said in the announcement. “It is in line with the company’s strategy to focus our health plan offerings primarily […]

New business offers coffees roasted across Maine

New business offers coffees roasted across Maine

Maine natives Jesse and Amanda Simko will officially launch Maine Cup in April. Maine Cup in Rockport is a new business devoted to exploring Maine’s coffee offerings by providing an online coffee subscription solely devoted to Maine roasters. With access to nearly 60 roasters in the state, subscribers are exposed to coffee being produced across Maine. Subscribers receive a new coffee each month from a different Maine roaster. Included in each subscription is access to members-only online content where subscribers get to meet the roasters, see behind the scenes, receive perks, participate in member forums and view blogs to further their knowledge on various coffee topics. The vision began when Maine-natives Amanda & Jesse Simko traveled the state and stopped at various coffee roasters. It was during their travels they recognized how many roasters there are and that each roaster has a unique story that they wanted to share with fellow coffee-lovers. Maine Cup values supporting neighbors, buying local, exploring Maine, drinking good coffee, continual improvement, and deepening your daily experiences. Coffee lovers all over the U.S. can sign up at mainecup.com and follow Maine Cup on social media platforms. Pre-sale orders are available online for the subscription which […]

#UpWithHer: Dallas gym owner shares staying-power solutions for small businesses

#UpWithHer: Dallas gym owner shares staying-power solutions for small businesses

Brit Wold, founder of Grit Fitness in Dallas, describes the qualities that helped her small business succeed and become recession-proof. DALLAS — Brit Wold started Grit Fitness eight years ago. In the past five years, her business has expanded with a second location, survived a pandemic and record-breaking inflation. Wold told WFAA Daybreak anchor Kara Sewell that the only thing she can control is her energy and enthusiasm. She believes those two qualities dictate success and help recession-proof a small business. Wold said there are no easy days at Grit Fitness. "You don’t need grit when things are going well. You need grit when the going gets tough," she said. Wold challenges clients with 17 different class formats, focusing on strength training, cardio and flexibility. But, her biggest test is encouraging women to shift their mindset. "It was about creating a safe place for women of all backgrounds, of all races, of all body shapes; to come together, be vulnerable and focus more on strength and not just how your body looks," said Wold. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GRIT FITNESS // GRIT by Brit (@gritbybrit) Wold’s mission also keeps her motivated as a business […]

Insurance Business unveils America's top specialist brokers for 2023

Insurance Business unveils America’s top specialist brokers for 2023

Insurance Business has released the list of the America’s top specialist insurance brokers for 2023. The winners of the seventh annual top specialist brokers list possess unique insights and highly developed skill sets tailored to their specialty to help retail agents and their clients secure the best coverage possible. Insurance Business America (IBA) identified this year’s winners by inviting insurance professionals across the US to nominate exceptional specialist brokers and to describe the nominees’ standout professional achievements over the past 12 months, including their contributions to the financial success of their clients and business partners. IBA narrowed down the list to the final 40 top specialist brokers by reviewing all nominations and examining how each had made a meaningful contribution to the industry. The top specialist brokers in the US 2023 Some of the US’s top specialist brokers this year are the following: Jack O’Donnell, Brown & Riding Robert Conyers, Brown & Riding Bethany Asselin, RPS James Rozzi, RPS Nick Langham, RPS Rikki Concannon, RPS Steve Love, SolePro Justin Galati, Apex Insurance Heather Chechila, Peachtree Special Risk Brokers, LLC Wilson Rust, MacDuff Underwriters, LLC Chris Green, ECC Insurance Brokers, LLC Scott Brumberg, ECC / Bridge Specialty Group Lee Woodruff, […]

How to Use OneDrive for Business: A Complete Guide

How to Use OneDrive for Business: A Complete Guide

Using OneDrive for Business will help your users be more productive with their files, from any place with an Internet connection. Do they know how to access the OneDrive website? Do they know how to use the OneDrive sync app in Windows? Read on to discover everything you need to know about how to use OneDrive for Business. Table of Contents [ hide ] How to use OneDrive for Business: The basics What is OneDrive for Business? What do your users need to access OneDrive for Business? Are OneDrive for Business files secure and safe? How to use OneDrive for Business on the web Methods to access the app The various functions of OneDrive for Business How to upload files to OneDrive for Business Sharing files with OneDrive for Business Using the OneDrive Recycle Bin to restore files How to use the OneDrive for Business sync client on Windows Accessing the OneDrive sync client on Windows Accounts and notifications Key aspects of using OneDrive for Business when offline Best tips for dealing with sync conflicts How to sync a SharePoint Online document library Additional ways to access OneDrive for Business The OneDrive mobile app Microsoft Teams Conclusion Advertisement How […]

New Hamilton County Business Licenses

New Hamilton County Business Licenses

Here are the new business licenses from the County Clerk’s office: 153 SMOOTHIE & TEA RACHEL KNOWLES 5510 HIGHWAY 153 HIXSON TN 37343 700 TREMONT SHORT TERM RENTAL TONY PENNINGTON 700 TREMONT ST CHATTANOOGA TN 37405 AMARA ORGANICS AMBER D HARRIS 3345 GLEASON DR CHATTANOOGA TN 37412 APEX TILE AND SERVICES SEAN L BROWN 1505 GARDENHIRE RD SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 37377 BLUE GABLES HOME INSPECTION DOUGLAS P STROZAK 984 ALTAMONT RD CHATTANOOGA TN 37415 BLUE LINE SOLUTIONS MARK HUTCHINSON 4409 OAKWOOD DR CHATTANOOGA TN 37416 BODY & SOIL FOREST DANCE SCHOOL PAYTTON P MAYO 3507 DAYTON BLVD APT E11 CHATTANOOGA TN 37415 BUENABAJ AUTO REPAIR EDILZAR CASTANON 2828 ROSSVILLE BLVD CHATTANOOGA TN 37407 CARING CLEANERS RACHEL M TOWNLEY 614 SHANNON AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 37411 CHATTAPOO RICHARD A YODER 2901 WILSON AVE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN TN 37377 CURATED GOODS LLC SUSAN STEIN 200 MANUFACTURERS RD #606 CHATTANOOGA TN 37405 D & A EXTRACTIONS DEVORA C GRISSOM 1700 IVY ST CHATTANOOGA TN 37404 DAVIS ACOUSTICAL LLC RYAN DAVIS 3745 DIXIE CT DR SE CLEVELAND TN 37323 EAGLE REVOLT AMANDA ALLEN 5006 NEWPORT DR CHATTANOOGA TN 37412 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING MANAGEMENT, LLC CARLOS A DO MATO 7100 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 220 ATLANTA GA […]

Important Information for Our Business Taxpayers

Important Information for Our Business Taxpayers

On Friday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2023, the Prince William County Tax Administration Office was made aware of an unfortunate situation related to Business Tangible Property (BTP) renewal forms. Approximately 6,300 of the county’s 12,000 plus BTP renewal forms were mailed to county businesses by our third-party print and mail vendor on Feb. 20, 2023. Unfortunately, due to a programming error on the part of the print and mail vendor, many businesses received their BTP renewal form but also received, in the same envelope, a second BTP renewal form for an unrelated business. The Tax Administration Office sincerely regrets this situation occurred with such a large-scale print and mail vendor with a national and international presence and apologizes for the inconvenience it has caused our business community. The third-party print and mail vendor will soon re-mail the BTP renewal forms to the impacted businesses and a letter accepting complete responsibility for the mishap and expressing their sincere apology for the error. If your business received a BTP renewal form for an unrelated business, please shred and discard it accordingly. If you have any questions, contact Taxpayer Services at taxpayerservices@pwcgov.org or 703-792-6710. All News

GW Business Shines in Latest Financial Times Global M.B.A. Rankings

GW Business Shines in Latest Financial Times Global M.B.A. Rankings

The George Washington University School of Business (GW Business) garnered top-tier ratings in the latest Financial Times Global M.B.A. rankings For a third straight year, GW Business was ranked No. 1 nationally for percentage of women enrolled in a full-time M.B.A. program and tied for No. 2 worldwide. GW Business also scored highly for its overall value, ranking No. 5 among private U.S. institutions and No. 16 overall among the 100 ranked schools. Overall, GW Business ranked No. 32 in the United States—and No. 58 globally, which is the highest GW has ever been ranked by Financial Times. “We couldn’t be more glad to have advanced several places in the latest Financial Times Global M.B.A. ranking, and to not only be recognized for our academic excellence but also for the return on investment that our alumni gain from having earned an M.B.A. here at GW," said GW Business Dean Anuj Mehrotra . This year’s global M.B.A. rankings included some changes to placing more emphasis on tracking how the education offered reflects diversity and sustainability—and ultimately fosters greater societal impact by business, according to the Financial Times website. “I would like our entire GW Business community and prospective students to […]

Private members club gives Black and minority business owners a place to collaborate and community building

Private members club gives Black and minority business owners a place to collaborate and community building

Imagine a country club for communities of color. The Gathering Spot is the largest community club in Atlanta where it’s headquartered and has also expanded to Washington D.C., Los Angeles, with other locations already on the agenda. In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by the digital banking platform, Greenwood, creating the largest combined fintech and community platform for black and minority individuals and business owners. Demand for membership to clubs like The Gathering Spot has boomed since the Covid-19 Pandemic. CNBC’s Frank Holland goes one-on-one with the clubs CEO & Co-Founder, Ryan Wilson to discuss the clubs success and future plans.

US Business Equipment Orders Increase by the Most in Five Months

US Business Equipment Orders Increase by the Most in Five Months

Orders placed with US factories for business equipment increased in January by the most in five months, suggesting businesses continue to make longer-term capital investments despite high borrowing costs and lingering economic uncertainty. The value of core capital goods orders, a proxy for investment in equipment that excludes aircraft and military hardware, increased 0.8% last month after a downwardly revised 0.3% decline in December, Commerce Department figures showed Monday. The data aren’t adjusted for inflation. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey called for no change in core capital goods bookings. Core capital goods shipments, a figure …