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June 19, 2013
Genworth introduces new fixed index annuity
Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company have added a new annuity to their SecureLiving Fixed Index Annuities suite. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
More than half of advisors less than successful with life insurance
More than half of financial advisors do not describe their efforts to provide life insurance and related advice to their clients as “successful." ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Cerulli: Flexibility is key in choice of managed account programs
Most financial advisors identify flexibility to choose asset allocations as important when deciding which managed account programs to use, according to a new report. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Finding military-ready employers at SHRM
Veterans have been having trouble finding jobs and returning to civilian life. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
State exchanges will have ‘vibrant’ competition
New analysis shows increased competition among health plans in the nongroup marketplace. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Lawmakers get update on G-SII, Comframe, captives
During the Thursday hearing, the Subcommittee of Housing and Insurance of the House Financial Services Committee heard testimony from NAIC CEO Ben Nelson, Federal Insurance Office Director Michael McRaith, and the insurance expert on the U.S Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Roy Woodall, on other industry concerns – namely ComFrame, captives and G-SII.... Full Story
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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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