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Fire Displaces Nebraska Department of Insurance
By Allison BellSmoke and water damaged the department's offices.
February 19, 2018
We May Finally Be Turning the Corner on America’s Flu EpidemicFlu and pneumonia still account for about 10% of all U.S. deaths.
February 19, 2018
California Discretionary Clause Ban Applies to Health Plans, District Court RulesCalifornia originally adopted the ban in response to concerns about disability plan determinations.
February 19, 2018
Arizona Names Insurtech Veteran Interim DirectorKeith Schraad also developed a private exchange system for KC Blue, and he helped GOP candidates make phone calls.
February 19, 2018
NAIC May Add $12 Million to 2018-2020 Tech BudgetThe state insurance regulator group hopes to make its systems safer, more flexible and easier to use.
February 16, 2018
As Market Volatility Returns With Gusto, Keep Your Eye on the FundamentalsDespite the recent stock pullback, there are still solid signs that U.S. companies are poised for growth.
February 16, 2018
How a Top Disability Specialist Reads That Big Application Denial StoryLarry Schneider says one takeaway is that everyone involved may have a reasonable point of view.
February 15, 2018
3 Ways Insurers May Be Doing Fee-Based Products All WrongDavid Lau, the founder of a fee-based product supplier, says agents and RIAs really are different.