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Harkin, Other Dems Back Indexed Annuity Amendment, And Other S. 3217 News
By Arthur D. PostalSen. Thomas Harkin has offered an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that would give states and territories explicit authority to regulate indexed annuities.
May 10, 2010
Use the 'three bridges close' techniqueEffective face-to face presentation is a critical part of the LTCI sale, but what if you're having trouble making the transition to closing the client and getting him to admit he needs this protection?
May 10, 2010
Fringe Benefit: Limited Benefit Products Can Survive ACAIndemnity supplemental health insurance plans should be compatible with the new Affordable Care Act health insurance rules, according to executives at a company in the limited-benefit plan market.
May 10, 2010
Tech Bits: Portico, IPipelinePrincipal Financial Group Inc. has started using a provider management system from Portico Systems Inc.
May 10, 2010
ACA: Ohio Regulators Weigh In On Quality Improvement DefinitionHealth insurers should be allowed to put a wide range of activities in the "medical expense" category when computing medical loss ratios, a Buckeye State official says.
May 10, 2010
PPACA: Feds Post Dependent Care RegsFederal agencies are rushing young adult dependent coverage interim final rules into effect without going through the usual comment period.
May 09, 2010
Harkin, Other Dems Back Indexed Annuity Amendment, And Other S. 3217 NewsSen. Thomas Harkin has offered an amendment to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that would give states and territories explicit authority to regulate indexed annuities.
May 07, 2010
Hartford To Turn 200An insurer will celebrate its bicentennial May 10 at the New York Stock Exchange.