CyberNews

METLIFE'S MYACCOUNT

Employees using MetLife's (New York) newly redesigned benefits portal, MyBenefits, will have a more integrated view of their benefits information via MyAccount, a new feature of the Web site.

GOLDEN WEB AWARD

The International Association of Webmasters and Designers has awarded the 2003 Golden Web award to Cleveland-based Medical Mutual's Web site, www.medmutual.com.

NEW HOLDING COMPANY

A new holding company, InsuranceVianet, has been formed to provide overall governance of its two subsidiary operations, InsuranceNoodle and InsureVianet. InsuranceVianet is now poised to review and integrate additional business opportunities, according to the company.

SITE ENHANCEMENTS

Syntel (Troy, MI), a global provider of outsourcing solutions, has been selected to assist Health Alliance Plan (Detroit) in its move to enhance Web site usability and service quality.

ANTHEM EN ESPANOL

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Indianapolis) has announced the launch of its Spanish language portal, Anthem .com en Espanol. The portal, which is accessible through www.anthem.com, provides health and benefits information and tools in Spanish.