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9 in 10 Would Pay for Disability Insurance, If Only They Knew What It Was (PropertyCasualty360)
By Staff WriterSurvey reveals employees lack understanding of disability insurance.
May 01, 2012
LTCI's Bright Side, Part 2: Economic ValueA $200,000 pot of benefits may sound more impressive than a $200 daily benefit.
May 01, 2012
California Commissioner: A.B. 999, LTCI Rate Bill Still AliveInsurer groups say requiring carriers to "true up" rates frequently might work better.
May 01, 2012
Getting Clarity from the CarriersAmid the onslaught of media coverage respecting Glenn Neashams conviction for selling an annuity to a 83-year-old senior diagnosed with Altzheimers Disease, many of our readers are asking how they can guard against a similar fate. One place to look for guidance, clearly, is your annuity carrier.
May 01, 2012
Americans in Denial about Likelihood of Accidents and Serious IllnessesSix in ten workers say its not very or not at all likely that they or a family member will be diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, according to a new report.
May 01, 2012
Low Savings Among Workers to Cover Medical ExpensesMore than half of workers in the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg area have less than $1,000 in savings to cover unexpected medical expenses, according to new research.
May 01, 2012
Senate Benefits Staff Promotes LTCI ProgramIf staffers in the U.S. Senate show a little more interest in long-term care insurance (LTCI) issues this year, that could because their own benefits office has helped educate them about the topic.
May 01, 2012
LTCI Watch: Strong PersistencyAs Unum and Genworth raise long-term care insurance rates, policyholders stay put.