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CareFirst, Inc. Overview

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10455 Mill Run Circle Owings Mills, 
MD 21117 United States
Phone: 410-528-7000

Company Description

CareFirst makes health care its No.1 priority. The firm is a not-for-profit, non-stock holding company with subsidiaries providing managed health care plans to about 3.3 million members in Maryland and Washington, DC. The company's main subsidiaries, CareFirst of Maryland and Group Hospitalization and Medical Services are licensees of theBlue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Together, the subsidiaries do business as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and offer Blue-branded HMO and PPO plans, as well as consumer-driven coverage, to individuals and employers throughout their service areas. Non-Blue subsidiaries and affiliates provide life insurance and third-party benefits administration.

CareFirst, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    The US insurance carriers industry includes about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major companies include AIG, MetLife, Prudential Financial, and Hartford Financial Services Group. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 60 percent of revenue. Concentration is higher in some industry segments.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage shifts in revenue due to economic conditions?

    The revenue of insurance companies is highly dependent on investment income, which can suffer in economic downturns. Insurers, who invest premiums paid by customers until the money is needed for claims, saw those investments wither along with the...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

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    • Call Preparation Questions
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    • Website and Media Links
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      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How will federal health care reform impact the company?

      Federal health care reform legislation approved in March 2010 is already having an enormous impact on the managed health care industry, with more changes expected over the next decade as various provisions are phased in. The Patient Protection and...

       

      How are rising health care costs affecting the company?

      National health care expenditures are expected to make up about 20 percent of the US economy's economic output by 2019, or more than $4 trillion annually, according to estimates by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The CMM study indicates that...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

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        SIC: 6311

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company manage its investments and hedge against market volatility?

        The revenue of insurance companies is dependent on investment income for the companies and their customers, and returns are vulnerable to market volatility. Insurers invest premiums paid by customers until the money is needed for claims; in a down...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

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        • Quarterly Industry Update
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        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
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        • Website and Media Links
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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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