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The Department of Financial Services wants the money to make its way into the pockets of businesses and individuals, perhaps in the form of health insurance premium discounts.

Premiums for individual insurance plans sold on the state public health exchanges will increase by an average of 14.6 percent.

After about five months on the job, the former ConnectiCare and Bridgeport Bluefish honcho is diligently working to up the BRBC's profile.

“This company is an absolute gem,” declares new President/CEO Eric Galvin.

The company's senior vice president and CFO Eric Galvin will replace Michael Wise as president and CEO effective Feb. 1.

Mickey Herbert's resume includes stints as the head of ConnectiCare and the Bridgeport Bluefish.

ConnectiCare garnered a platinum level fit-friendly company rating from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its employee wellness programs for the third consecutive year.

Farmington-based ConnectiCare launched a new group health benefits plan Nov. 6 that enables employers to determine contribution levels while allowing employees to choose from a variety of health plan options.

Health insurance premium inflation slowed for much of the nation, though several Connecticut carriers have sought double-digit increases.

The National Center for Quality Assurance made Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield its top Connecticut plan.

The Connecticut Insurance Department approved a 10.4 percent increase in ConnectiCare Inc.’s premiums for large employer group policies.