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Ideas: Zurich, California Blue Shield
By Staff WriterA unit of the Zurich Financial Services Group has added a universal life policy with a crediting rate based on the performance of three different market indexes.
August 05, 2011
KPMG: Insurance Executives OptimisticMany insurance industry executives are still expecting the economy to improve.
August 04, 2011
CMS Announces Drug Program Bidding ResultsMedicare Part D prescription drug plan bidding cut the 2012 national average monthly bid amount.
August 04, 2011
Dealing with LTCI Objections, Part 1Here's how experienced LTCI advisors respond to one of the most common objections.
August 04, 2011
UnitedHealth Arm to Acquire ConnextionsOptumHealth has agreed to acquire another health care technology and business services company.
August 04, 2011
Aetna Still HungryAetna Inc. announced several acquisitions during the second quarter, and it's continuing to shop.
August 04, 2011
Voss: States to Keep the ReinsThe president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners says she thinks states will continue to run the U.S. insurance regulatory system.
August 04, 2011
Linked Benefits Solutions for Advanced PlanningIf you do advanced planning, a linked benefit product could be a valuable addition to your toolbox.