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June 18, 2013
Cooperation among gov’t insurance agencies questioned
Neugebauer tells McRaith, Nelson and Woodall to figure out how to work better together. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Revised Alzheimer's plan says little about insurance
The drafters noted that patients who have dementia have a hard time buying coverage. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Royce defends FIO, questions NAIC's credibility
Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., makes the case for a strong FIO and downplays the role of the NAIC. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
SHRM, ACIP optimistic on immigration reform
A big hurdle in Congress would require Homeland Security to certify an apprehension rate of 90 percent of illegal crossers at the border. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Administration releases proposed rule on exchanges
The Obama administration is working on easing the operation of the new health insurance exchanges under PPACA. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
401(k) loans should be 'last resort'
While most retirement industry experts agree that workers should limit the loans they take out from their 401(k) plans, one certified financial planner thinks that in some rare cases, taking a loan from your retirement plan can be a good idea.... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Most 401(k) participants clueless about retirement planning
While the majority of Americans would like to retire before the age of 65, most admit they won’t be able to do so.... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Small biz owners see harm in retirement shortfall
A strong majority of small business owners agree that lack of retirement security can hurt business and the economy, yet few small business owners offer a retirement plan, according to new research.... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Aetna to leave California individual health market
Aetna Inc. (NYSE:AET) has decided to cut out a small individual health insurance operation in California.... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
What if producers and FFEs break up?
The "qualified health plans" (QHPs) that sell coverage through the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) "federally facilitated exchanges" (FFEs) may have to take money orders, debit orders and cashier's checks as well as credit cards.... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
LIMRA CEO to U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office Advisory Committee: Americans Need Help Making Decisions on Financial Matters
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June 17, 2013
Culturally diverse boards see competitive advantage
Culturally diverse boards have yielded significant returns on investment for companies across industries. ... Full Story
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June 17, 2013
Officials defend new Medicare purchasing program
The approach has worked fine in test markets, the CMS director testified. ... Full Story
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June 17, 2013
Feds propose state LTC ombudsman program regs
Officials want to finalize draft rules that were released in 1994 but never completed. ... Full Story
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June 17, 2013
Many HR managers remain confused by PPACA: SHRM survey
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as intended, is helping to reshape benefits offered by employers. ... Full Story
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June 17, 2013
SEC: Ex-Regions Morgan Keegan directors violated securities laws
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cease and desist order against eight former directors of five Regions Morgan Keegan. ... Full Story
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