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Setting the Standard for Transparency in the Insurance Ecosystem

Truth #1

What's Behind the Curtain Might Scare You

The insurance industry is often operated for the benefit of large brokers and insurance giants, leaving buyers manipulated and at a disadvantage. The traditional method of getting competitive bids for insurance plans is called into question, as the information on the data submitted and level of negotiation involved doesn't get relayed to the client.Paul Gable, a former head of underwriting for Prudential, shares his frustration with the opaque process of insurance bidding and the advantages of a fully transparent process. The ones that are slow to adopt have the most to lose.


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Truth #2

The Hidden Costs of Pharmacy Benefit Management

The insurance industry is often operated for the benefit of large brokers and insurance giants, leaving buyers manipulated and at a disadvantage. We turn our attention to the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector, a realm traditionally obscured and dominated by the Big-3 PBMs, in which CVS, Optum, and Express Scripts control roughly 80% of the PBM market. What if there was an alternative that not only competes with the Big-3 but also offers significant savings to employers?Dr Stephen T. Boyd, EVP & Co-Founder of Liviniti, shares his insights into the traditional PMB model and the advantages of a fully transparent process.

The ones that are slow to adopt have the most to lose.


Truth #3

Navigating D&O Exclusions For Certainty

In the world of Directors & Officers (D&O) coverage,
assumptions can be your Achilles’ heel. Many
top executives entrust their insurance brokers with
managing their D&O policies, presuming their best
interests are always at the forefront. But recent revelations
suggest a different narrative.

Kevin LaCroix, Author of The D&O Library, shares his thoughts.


Truth #4

Why Change Brokers? A Challenge to the Status Quo

In an era where insurance ranks among a company’s top four expenses, having the right advisor is critical for financial health, risk management, and talent retention.To shed light on this challenging topic, we interviewed five seasoned executives representing both large public corporations and small private businesses to uncover their thoughts on the merits and pitfalls of switching brokers.


Truth #5

Captives In Focus: Unlocking The Full Potential of Stop-Loss Insurance

With stop-loss cost trends at a 13-year high, exploring new avenues of handling financial risk is imperative. In this segment of Insurance Truths, we explore the why many overlook captives for Stop-Loss insurance.

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TRUTHS
TRUTH ONE: The Transparent Bidding Process
TRUTH TWO: The Hidden Costs of PBM
TRUTH THREE: Navigating D&O Exclusions for Certainty
TRUTH FOUR: Why Change Brokers
TRUTH FIVE: Captives In Focus: Unlocking the Full Potential of Stop-Loss Insurance

About Us

At The Institute for Insurance Transparency, we're shining a light on the inconsistent, secretive, and manipulative tactics that are all too common in the insurance industry, and we believe that consumers deserve better.Our mission is to be a trusted source of information, driving the standard on it means to be a transparent insurance broker.By enlisting the perspective from industry authorities that are concerned about the direction of the industry and shining a light on the industry's actions, we hope to empower consumers to make informed decisions and set the standard for accountability and integrity in the industry.We are committed to providing honest, unbiased reporting that others are to selfish to tell you. Our focus is always on the end buyer, and we believe that by educating consumers, we can create a more transparent, fair, and consumer-friendly market for insurance products.Together, we can help make a positive difference in the insurance ecosystem.

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Editor
Mitchell Andrews, Partner - The Plexus Groupe
Contribuiting Editors
Michael Remeika, Divisional President of Accident and Health - Skyward Specialty Insurance
Kevin LaCroix, The D&O Library
Paul Gable, Former Head of Underwriting - Prudential; Chief Insurance Officer - CDK Global
Joel Wood, President - The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Dr. Erik Bricker, Founder - AhealthcareZ
Tom Watjen, Former CEO - Unum
Dr. Steven Boyd, EVP & Co-Founder - Liviniti