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Vermont, Insurer In Accord On Annuity Sales
By Trevor ThomasThe Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration has approved a settlement agreement that resolves an investigation involving suitability of indexed annuity sales.
April 28, 2010
Filner: Federalize California SSDI OperationA lawmaker wants to help the Social Security Administration take control of the Social Security Disability Insurance claim system in states that furlough SSDI employees.
April 28, 2010
Uninsured Medical Expenses Rival Retirement as Americans' Top Financial ConcernUninsured medical expenses vie with retirement as the most pressing financial concern for Americans, according to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants by Harris Interactive.
April 28, 2010
CIGNA To Provide Paid Volunteer DayA health insurer will be giving employees 8 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer for nonprofit health and community service organizations.
April 28, 2010
More Carriers Weigh In On RescissionsSeveral large health insurers are saying they may continue to rescind policies in cases involving fraud or material misrepresentation but will not rescind policies for other reasons.
April 28, 2010
FAQ: Medicare and Veteran BenefitsHow do Medicare Advantage policies coordinate benefits with seniors who also have VA benefits?