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May 20, 2013
Premium increases remain steady
Health insurance premiums have remained steady in the lead up to the implementation of the main provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to new analysis. ... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Employees taking proactive approach to finances
Employee financial wellness improved in the first quarter, continuing an upward trend that began in 2010.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Advisors find retirement income planning a challenge
Four in 10 financial advisors say having retirement income discussions with clients is very or somewhat challenging, according to a speaker at the Insured Retirement Institute’s IRI Marketing Forum, held in New York City on Thursday.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
West Virginia files 69 unclaimed property suits
West Virginia is throwing the book at 69 life insurance companies for alleged violation of state unclaimed property laws.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Aviva PLC to slash 2,000 jobs worldwide
Aviva PLC has taken another step in its quest to restructure the company by eliminating approximately 2,000 positions worldwide over the next six months. The announcement came in the London-based company’s first-quarter interim management statement released yesterday.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Help wanted: More advisors needed
At the same time the overall amount of investable assets grows, there is an oncoming shortage of advisors to help Americans invest those dollars. That was the message of the first speaker at the Insured Retirement Institute’s Marketing Forum held Thursday in New York City.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Lump sump pension payouts gaining in popularity
The number of organizations taking advantage of new rules regarding lump-sum pension payout offerings increased dramatically in 2012.... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Feds post PCIP regs
The rule will set reimbursement rates and ban balance billing. ... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Iowa dentists win state balance billing victory
A plan can cap fees only when it helps pay for the care, the court says. ... Full Story
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May 20, 2013
Calif. Senate considers family leave discrimination bill
Workers could sue for reinstatement and get an award for attorney's fees. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Employers say they OK most accommodation requests
DMEC reports that the cost of most accommodations is low. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Mutual of Omaha: Seize the middle-market day
A company sales director pegs a promotion to the awareness month effort. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
IRI Forum speaker: Investors hate the bull market
Bull markets normally signify optimism about stock prices and the nation's economic outlook, but many investors today are running scared. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Wellness competitions turn up engagement
Employers looking to boost participation in corporate wellness programs are adding competitions to the mix. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
PPACA repeal bill reaches House floor
Members of the House Thursday voted 229-195 to pass H.R. 45, a bill that would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA).... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
White House responds to repeal vote with new PPACA campaign
The White House on Thursday launched a new campaign promoting PPACA and urging Americans to join supporters. ... Full Story
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