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High Court Considers Summary Plan Description Error Case
By Arthur D. PostalMembers of the Supreme Court seem to be divided on the standard that should be used when determining whether all beneficiaries of a pension plan should receive additional benefits because the plan's summary plan description was inaccurate.
December 01, 2010
It's Not What You SayAs a writer, I am keenly interested in the linguistic choices made by other writers. The English language is a fascinating pantry full of rich ingredients.
December 01, 2010
George Keiser Takes Reins at NCOILGeorge Keiser, the new president of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators, has announced the group's 2011 committee chair appointments.
December 01, 2010
It's Not What You SayAs a writer, I am keenly interested in the linguistic choices made by other writers. The English language is a fascinating pantry full of rich ingredients.
December 01, 2010
PPACA: Michigan Asks for Comments on MLR AdjustmentsThe Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation is asking for comments about how the new federal medical loss ratio rules might affect individual consumers, insurers and agents.
December 01, 2010
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy PraegerAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Praeger discusses her state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
December 01, 2010
PPACA, State-by-State: A Q&A with Alaska Insurance Director Linda HallAs part of a regular series featuring interviews with state regulators, Hall discusses her state's challenges and hopes when it comes to health care reform
December 01, 2010
GOP House Will Attempt to Rein in Health Care, Dodd-FrankThe Republicans' victory in the midterm elections on Nov. 2 means that they will do their best to repeal health care reform and loosen the reins of regulation.