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Obama hails Congress health victory

Tuesday March 23, 2010
BARACK Obama has hailed a historic vote on healthcare reform in the US Congress, saying the $US940 billion ($A1,026 billion) revamp represented "another stone firmly laid in the foundation of the American Dream".

Insurance scheme may allow lifetime care for disabled

Tuesday November 24, 2009
THE Federal Government will consider introducing a Medicare-style national insurance scheme to provide lifetime medical treatment and care for people with serious disabilities.

Insurance scheme plan for disabled

Tuesday November 24, 2009
THE Federal Government is considering introducing a Medicare-style national insurance scheme to provide lifetime medical treatment and care for people with serious disabilities such as brain damage or spinal cord injuries.

Cover blown as rates rise

Monday November 16, 2009
Corporate insurance is on the increase, write Matthew Drummond and Katja Buhrer.

Stay one step ahead

Wednesday October 7, 2009
There are pros and cons to taking income protection through your super fund.

Obama calls Congress to account on health care

Friday September 11, 2009
AFTER weeks of sitting on the fence on health-care reform, President Barack Obama has finally backed a publicly owned health care insurer that would compete with private companies and provide subsidised policies to low-income people.

Insurance fears deter gene tests

Monday September 7, 2009
AUSTRALIANS with a family history of cancer are turning down genetic tests that could improve their chances of early detection and survival because they fear insurance companies will discriminate against them.

AAMI and GIO go head to head

Monday August 17, 2009
THE incoming chief executive of Suncorp, Patrick Snowball, is widely expected to undertake a review of the underwriter's multiple-brand strategy amid signs that its two leading brands could be cannibalising market share from each other.

Fairness falls short

Wednesday August 12, 2009
Insurance contracts may be exempt from the new laws protecting consumers, reports Catharine Munro.

Safer path is well travelled

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Tough times prompt a turn to life insurance.

Health system needs radical surgery

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Eliminating private health funds would reduce costs, writes Nick Renton.