Rise of group life and health insurance in U S industry
A historical overview shows early 1900s Passaic leather company creating the first group life policy for 121 workers, sparking a nationwide shift. By end 1972 about two of three civilian workers had group life coverage and over 70 million workers and dependents were insured for income protection and medical costs.
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New Jersey
Institute of Life Insurance
Institute
Crestview spankings spark $19,000 college fund verdict
A Crestview Florida case saw a principal’s spankings lead to a $19,000 award to a family. The article notes rising college costs and how families fund tuition, including life insurance cash values used for schooling. It cites rising tuition, sources of college money, and advisory points from life insurance and educational surveys.
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Crestview
Florida
Institute
Easing Child Fears Before Doctor Visits
A Health Insurance Institute report summarizes a study by Dr. Michael Heffernan and Pat Azarnoff showing that detailed previews of procedures elevate a child’s anxiety, while questions asked by the child reduce fear. Mothers’ reactions influence kids’ responses, with parental anxiety and prior experiences shaping outcomes.
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The
Health Insurance Institute
Michael Heffernan
Pat Azarnoff
Heffernan
the Institute
Farmers healthiest citizens in the nation health study
Health Insurance Institute reports farmers show fewer sickness days than others. The Disability Days index notes farm life reduced restricted activity days from 17 in 1965 to below 13 in 1970. Americans saw physician visits average 4.6 per year with gender and age variations, and hospital stays ranged from under 17 to 16.4 days.
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Cily
Health Insurance Institute
National Center For Health Statistics
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