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 vs. Medicaid/Medicare – what’s the difference?

Join us as we unpack the latest data and discuss the future of insurance in Illinois. You won’t want to miss this!

Read the full report by clicking HERE.

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.

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🎙️ 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!

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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.com

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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 describing the various ways the insurance industry fuels the Illinois economy.

Read the article by clicking HERE.

Jim Jones and Dr. Tice Sirmans are also Co-Editors in Chief of the Journal of Insurance Issues. To access the Journal, click HERE.

Access the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management by clicking HERE.

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

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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.

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 and bear it. Keep dental insurance affordable and accessible.

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