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Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has launched a Stop Loss Insurance product to help companies with self-funded employee medical plans manage the risk of high medical claim payouts. This offering allows employers to set a cap on their potential employee healthcare spend and transfer some claims volatility to Prudential.

The product suite includes Specific Stop Loss Insurance for medical and prescription drug claims, and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and short-term disability claims. It's available to employers with self-funded plans covering at least 100 employees.

Prudential has added new members to its dedicated Stop Loss team, including Robert Melillo as VP, head of Stop Loss Distribution, and Keshav Nair as VP, Stop Loss Operations. The company aims to leverage its strong brand, financial position, and 150 years of expertise to offer competitive rates and flexible policy options.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) ha lanciato un prodotto di Assicurazione Stop Loss per aiutare le aziende con piani medici auto-finanziati dei dipendenti a gestire il rischio di elevati pagamenti per le richieste di indennizzo. Questa offerta consente ai datori di lavoro di impostare un limite sulle spese potenziali per la salute dei propri dipendenti e trasferire parte della volatilità delle richieste a Prudential.

La gamma di prodotti include Assicurazione Stop Loss Specifica per richieste mediche e di farmaci prescritti, e Assicurazione Stop Loss Aggregata per richieste mediche, farmaci prescritti, dentali, visive e per disabilità a breve termine. È disponibile per datori di lavoro con piani auto-finanziati che coprono almeno 100 dipendenti.

Prudential ha aggiunto nuovi membri al suo team dedicato allo Stop Loss, inclusi Robert Melillo come VP, capo della Distribuzione Stop Loss, e Keshav Nair come VP, Operazioni Stop Loss. L'azienda mira a sfruttare il suo forte marchio, la posizione finanziaria e 150 anni di esperienza per offrire tariffe competitive e opzioni di polizza flessibili.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) ha lanzado un producto de Seguro Stop Loss para ayudar a las empresas con planes médicos autofinanciados para empleados a gestionar el riesgo de altos pagos por reclamaciones médicas. Esta oferta permite a los empleadores establecer un límite en su posible gasto en atención médica para empleados y transferir parte de la volatilidad de las reclamaciones a Prudential.

La gama de productos incluye Seguro Stop Loss Específico para reclamaciones médicas y de medicamentos recetados, y Seguro Stop Loss Agregado para reclamaciones médicas, de medicamentos recetados, dentales, de visión y de discapacidad a corto plazo. Está disponible para empleadores con planes autofinanciados que cubran al menos 100 empleados.

Prudential ha añadido nuevos miembros a su equipo dedicado al Stop Loss, incluyendo a Robert Melillo como VP, jefe de Distribución Stop Loss, y a Keshav Nair como VP, Operaciones Stop Loss. La empresa tiene como objetivo aprovechar su fuerte marca, posición financiera y 150 años de experiencia para ofrecer tarifas competitivas y opciones de póliza flexibles.

프루덴셜 파이낸셜(뉴욕증권거래소: PRU)은 자가 자금 조달 방식의 직원 의료 계획을 가진 기업들이 높은 의료 청구 금액의 위험을 관리할 수 있도록 도와주는 스톱 로스 보험 상품을 출시했습니다. 이 상품은 고용주가 직원 건강 관리 비용에 대한 한도를 설정하고 일부 청구 변동성을 프루덴셜로 이전할 수 있도록 해줍니다.

이 제품군에는 의료 및 처방약 청구를 위한 특정 스톱 로스 보험과 의료, 처방약, 치과, 시력, 단기 장애 청구를 위한 집합 스톱 로스 보험이 포함됩니다. 이는 최소 100명의 직원을 커버하는 자가 자금 조달 계획을 가진 고용주에게 제공됩니다.

프루덴셜은 스톱 로스 팀에 로버트 멜리로를 스톱 로스 배급 책임자로 임명하고 케샤브 네어를 스톱 로스 운영 비서로 추가했습니다. 회사는 150년의 전문성을 바탕으로 강력한 브랜드와 재무적 위치를 활용하여 경쟁력 있는 요금과 유연한 정책 옵션을 제공할 계획입니다.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) a lancé un produit de Risque Stop Loss pour aider les entreprises avec des plans médicaux autofinancés pour les employés à gérer le risque de paiements élevés pour des demandes médicales. Cette offre permet aux employeurs de fixer un plafond sur leurs dépenses potentielles pour la santé des employés et de transférer une partie de la volatilité des réclamations à Prudential.

La gamme de produits comprend une Assurance Stop Loss Spécifique pour les demandes médicales et de médicaments prescrits, ainsi qu'une Assurance Stop Loss Agrégée pour les demandes médicales, de médicaments, dentaires, de vision et d'incapacité à court terme. Elle est disponible pour les employeurs avec des plans autofinancés couvrant au moins 100 employés.

Prudential a ajouté de nouveaux membres à son équipe dédiée au Stop Loss, dont Robert Melillo en tant que VP, responsable de la Distribution Stop Loss, et Keshav Nair en tant que VP, Opérations Stop Loss. L'entreprise vise à tirer parti de sa marque forte, de sa position financière et de 150 ans d'expertise pour offrir des tarifs compétitifs et des options de police flexibles.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) hat ein Stop-Loss-Versicherungs produkt eingeführt, um Unternehmen mit selbstfinanzierten Mitarbeiterkrankenplänen dabei zu helfen, das Risiko hoher medizinischer Schadenszahlungen zu managen. Dieses Angebot ermöglicht es Arbeitgebern, ein Limit für ihre potenziellen Ausgaben im Gesundheitswesen für Mitarbeiter festzulegen und einige der Anspruchsvolatilität an Prudential zu übertragen.

Das Produktportfolio umfasst spezifische Stop-Loss-Versicherung für medizinische und verschreibungspflichtige Arzneimittelansprüche sowie aggregierte Stop-Loss-Versicherung für medizinische, verschreibungspflichtige Arzneimittel-, Zahn-, Seh- und kurzfristige Invaliditätsansprüche. Es ist für Arbeitgeber mit selbstfinanzierten Plänen verfügbar, die mindestens 100 Mitarbeiter abdecken.

Prudential hat neue Mitglieder in sein spezialisiertes Stop-Loss-Team aufgenommen, darunter Robert Melillo als VP, Leiter der Stop-Loss-Distribution, und Keshav Nair als VP, Stop-Loss-Operationen. Das Unternehmen plant, seine starke Marke, finanzielle Position und 150 Jahre Erfahrung zu nutzen, um wettbewerbsfähige Tarife und flexible Policenoptionen anzubieten.

Positive
  • Introduction of a new Stop Loss Insurance product to address a key market need
  • Expansion of product offerings in the group insurance segment
  • Potential for increased revenue from a new insurance product line
  • Strengthening of the company's position in the self-funded employee medical plans market
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Prudential's introduction of Stop Loss Insurance is a strategic move to diversify its product portfolio and tap into the growing self-funded healthcare market. This offering addresses a critical need for employers, potentially boosting Prudential's revenue streams. The focus on companies with 100+ employees suggests a targeted approach to mid-size and large businesses, a lucrative segment.

Financially, this product could enhance Prudential's risk-adjusted returns. By leveraging its strong financial position and brand, Prudential is well-positioned to compete in this space. However, the impact on overall financials may take time to materialize, as building market share in a competitive insurance segment requires sustained effort.

Investors should monitor the uptake rate of this new product and its contribution to Prudential's insurance segment revenues in upcoming quarterly reports. The success of this initiative could potentially drive growth in Prudential's group insurance business, providing a new avenue for long-term value creation.

Prudential's entry into the Stop Loss Insurance market is a savvy move, addressing a growing demand in the self-funded healthcare sector. This product helps employers mitigate the financial risks associated with catastrophic claims, a key concern in today's volatile healthcare landscape. The offering of both Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss coverage provides comprehensive protection, enhancing its appeal to potential clients.

The decision to target employers with at least 100 employees is strategic, as this segment often has the scale to benefit from self-funding but still needs protection against extreme claims. Prudential's strong brand and financial stability give it a competitive edge in a market where insurer reliability is crucial.

However, success in this space will depend on Prudential's pricing strategy, underwriting accuracy and claims management efficiency. The company's investment in a dedicated Stop Loss team, including key hires, indicates a serious commitment to this product line, which could bode well for its long-term success in this market.

Prudential's introduction of Stop Loss Insurance reflects the ongoing trend of employers seeking more control over healthcare costs through self-funded plans. This move aligns with broader healthcare policy shifts encouraging cost transparency and employer autonomy in benefits management. The product's focus on medical spend - the primary driver of employer benefit costs - addresses a critical pain point in the current healthcare ecosystem.

From a policy perspective, this offering could incentivize more employers to adopt self-funded models, potentially leading to greater cost efficiencies in the healthcare system. However, it's important to note that while Stop Loss Insurance protects employers, it doesn't directly address underlying healthcare cost inflation.

Policymakers and industry watchers should monitor how products like these impact overall healthcare spending trends and whether they lead to any unintended consequences in terms of care access or quality. The success of such products could influence future healthcare policy decisions, particularly regarding employer-sponsored health coverage regulations.

New offering allows employers with self-funded medical plans to manage the risk of high medical claim payouts

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) has introduced a Stop Loss Insurance product aimed at helping protect companies with self-funded employee medical plans against catastrophic medical claim payouts.

With Stop Loss Insurance, employers can set a cap on their potential employee healthcare spend and transfer some of the claims volatility to The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

“Self-funding medical plans can be a great way to save money and gain more control for employers, but it means taking on the potential risk from catastrophic claims,” said Jess Gillespie, head of Prudential Group Insurance Product & Underwriting. “Prudential is offering Stop Loss Insurance to help solve the No. 1 driver of employer benefit costs, which is their medical spend.”1

Prudential’s Stop Loss product suite is available to employers with self-funded medical and prescription drug plans that cover at least 100 employees. That includes Specific Stop Loss Insurance coverage for medical and prescription drug claims as well as Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and short-term disability claims.

“We’re excited to help solve this financial challenge for employers,” said Jon Trevisan, head of Group Insurance Distribution. “We have a strong brand backed by Prudential’s strong financial position. We also have nearly 150 years of expertise, competitive rates and flexible policy options which will be attractive to employers.”

Prudential has added new members to its dedicated Stop Loss team, including Robert Melillo, vice president, head of Stop Loss Distribution, and Keshav Nair, vice president, Stop Loss Operations. “We’re building a dedicated Stop Loss distribution team to bring a consultative, problem-solving approach to our clients’ complex Stop Loss challenges,” said Melillo.

Learn more about Prudential’s Stop Loss product.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for nearly 150 years. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

Prudential Group Insurance manufactures and distributes a full range of group life, long-term and short-term disability, and corporate and trust-owned life insurance in the U.S. to institutional clients primarily for use within employee and membership benefit plans. The business also sells critical illness, accidental death and dismemberment, and other ancillary coverages. In addition, the business provides plan administrative services in connection with its insurance coverages, and administrative services for employee paid and unpaid leave including FMLA, ADA, and PFL.

1 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prudential Stop Loss is not available in all states and policy options may vary by state. Contact your Prudential representative for more information.
Group Insurance coverage is issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a Prudential Financial company, Newark, NJ.
© 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Prudential, the Prudential logo, and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

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MEDIA:

Marisa Amador

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Source: Prudential Financial, Inc.

FAQ

What is the new product Prudential Financial (PRU) has introduced?

Prudential Financial (PRU) has introduced a Stop Loss Insurance product aimed at helping protect companies with self-funded employee medical plans against catastrophic medical claim payouts.

Who is eligible for Prudential's (PRU) new Stop Loss Insurance?

Prudential's Stop Loss product suite is available to employers with self-funded medical and prescription drug plans that cover at least 100 employees.

What types of Stop Loss Insurance does Prudential (PRU) offer?

Prudential offers Specific Stop Loss Insurance for medical and prescription drug claims, and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and short-term disability claims.

Who are the key executives leading Prudential's (PRU) Stop Loss Insurance initiative?

Robert Melillo is the vice president and head of Stop Loss Distribution, while Keshav Nair is the vice president of Stop Loss Operations at Prudential.

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