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Survey reveals one-third of new critical illness insurance policies opened before age 55
By Ginny KiplingA study by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance and Gen Re found that slightly more than one-third of new critical illness insurance claims by male policyholders in 2010 began before reaching age 55.
April 08, 2011
HHS Unveils Initiatives to Close Healthcare Gap for MinoritiesThe Department of Health and Human Services is launching initiatives aimed to reduce the disparity in healthcare provided minorities.
April 08, 2011
Bipartisan Senate Bill Calls for Searchable Medicare Claims DatabaseLegislation has been introduced in the claims database that would require creation of a searchable Medicare claims database that the public can access at no cost.
April 08, 2011
Study: Financial Professionals are not Connecting with Americans in MidmarketA majority of middle-income Americans had no contact with a financial professional during the year past, according to a new report.
April 08, 2011
RIIA Announces Two Winners of First Practitioner Thought Leadership AwardZachary Parker and Paul Lofties were the recipients of The Retirement Income Industry Association's first Practitioner Thought Leadership Award at the organization's 2011 Spring Conference in Chicago.
April 08, 2011
Sun Life Survey: Investors are Modifying Retirement Plans to Meet ExpensesMany investors are being forced to adjust their retirement income plans after entering retirement to fund necessary expenses, according to a new research.
April 08, 2011
New York Life Reports 21% Earnings Rise Last YearNew York Life Insurance Company increased its financial surplus by 12% last year, according to the company.
April 08, 2011
Penn Mutual helps New Orleans school districtThe Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company recently sent school supplies and volunteers to help the Recovery School District in New Orleans. Click on the headline for details.