Group accident & health.

Covers insureds against accidental accidental /ac·ci·den·tal/ (ak?si-den´t'l)
1. occurring by chance, unexpectedly, or unintentionally.

2. nonessential; not innate or intrinsic. injury, disability and related health expenses.

Top U.S. Writers

Net Premiums Written 2003 ($ millions)

UnitedHealth Group [69973]
Cigna Group [70173]
Health Care Service Corp [69584]
Aetna Group [70202]
WellPoint Group [70064]
Guardian Life [69685]
Humana Group [69866]
Metropolitan Life & Affiliated Cos [70192]
Hartford Life Group [70116]
UnumProvident Group [69743]

Note: Table made from bar graph.

Source: Best's Aggregates & Averages--Life/Health

Direct Premiums

U.S. Life Industry ($ billions)

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Source: Best's Aggregates & Averages

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Date:	Apr 1, 2005
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