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Health Care Service Corporation Overview

Address

300 E. Randolph St. Chicago, 
IL 60601 United States
Phone: 312-653-6000
Fax:312-819-1220

Company Description

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has the Blues in Chicago and the Southwest. A licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, HCSC consists of four regional Blue health plans: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. The mutually owned company provides group and individual health plans -- including HMO, PPO, point of care, high deductable, traditional indemnity, and Medicare supplemental coverage -- to some 13 million members, a majority of them in Illinois and Texas. Through some non-Blue subsidiaries, HCSC sells dental, life, disability, and property/casualty insurance.

Health Care Service Corporation 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
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Historical Financials
  • 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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Overview

The US managed health insurance industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $500 billion. Major companies include Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, and Humana, as well as the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and Kaiser Permanente. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 75 percent of revenue.

SIC: 6321

NAICS: 524114

 

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.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      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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    Overview

    The US computer software industry involves about 60,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $240 billion. About 60 percent of industry revenue comes from software publishing; custom programming accounts for the remainder. Large companies include Adobe Systems, CA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Symantec. The US packaged software segment is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue. The US custom programming segment is highly fragmented.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage shifts in customer technology spending?

    Demand for specific types of software depends on different end-user trends, but overall demand follows corporate and consumer spending on computers. Recessionary trends such as budget cuts and reduced access to credit result in declining computer...

     

    How is the company addressing the shortened shelf-life of products?

    Because of the rapid development of new products and technologies, software has a relatively short shelf-life. Although software may be in general use for many years, the effective sales period is short. Failure to develop new products or delays in...

     

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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

    • Industry Overview
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    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
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    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        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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      Overview

      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...

       

      How would an updated catastrophe modeling system help the company in underwriting?

      Large-scale claims have become more common, creating problematic concentrations of risk for individual insurers. Although insurers often spread risks through reinsurance, some risks can be large enough to drive insurers out of business, curtail...

       

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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

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          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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        Overview

        The US life insurance carriers industry includes about 900 companies with annual revenue of around $535 billion. Major companies include MetLife, New York Life, and Northwestern Mutual Life, as well as the life insurance operations of Aetna and The Hartford.

        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...

         

        How do regulations vary by state?

        Insurance operations are regulated at the state level, and insurance companies must comply with the various regulations for each state in which they operate. States establish rates and approve rate increases; regulate trade practices, advertising,...

         

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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

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            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.

          Life Insurance Carriers Industry Report

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          Insurance Agencies & Brokerages Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US insurance agencies and brokerages industry includes about 135,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with annual revenue of about $110 billion. Large companies include Marsh, Aon, Arthur J Gallagher, and State Farm. Despite the prominence of large companies in the commercial segment, the industry remains highly fragmented: the largest 50 firms only hold 20 percent of the total market. Many companies that primarily offer insurance products to businesses function mainly as brokers. Captive agencies operate as a sales agent for a single insurer, working on its behalf; independent brokers sell products from several providers.

          SIC: 6411

          NAICS: 524210, 524291, 524292

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the agency or broker manage shifts in demand due to economic conditions?

          The revenue of many insurance agencies swings with economic conditions, especially in property and casualty insurance, because the volume of insurance-related transactions changes. For instance, net losses on underwriting property and casualty...

           

          How have agency or broker sales been affected by the Internet?

          Insurers can easily sell auto and term life insurance, the largest volume of insurance business, over the Internet rather than through an independent agent. Many insurance companies also sell a significant number of policies directly to consumers...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          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

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              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.

            Insurance Agencies & Brokerages Industry Report

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