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Survival!
By Howell H. Hughes Jr.Periodically a chain of events will occur that demonstrate just how tenuous a hold we have on events going on around us.
April 03, 2011
Japan Feels the Big OneThe Great Tohoku Earthquake and the resulting tsunamis and aftershocks may lead to life and health insurance claims with a value equivalent to about $3.7 billion to $5 billion.
April 03, 2011
Game ChangeIn what has often been derided as an "old white man's game" the industry seems to have organized some new players.
April 03, 2011
LIFE encourages agents to take action during Disability Insurance Awareness MonthMost people don't think twice about insuring valuable assets such as their cars or homes. However, millions leave themselves financially vulnerable every day by overlooking the importance of protecting something worth much more: their paychecks.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Washington State Imposes Acupuncture Claim FinesMike Kreidler, the Washington state insurance commissioner, imposed $65,000 in fines on a health insurer in collection with allegations that the insurer denied 220 acupuncture claims in an unreasonable fashion.
April 01, 2011
Life insurance tip: Beating 'the high cost of waiting'Q. I sell long-term care insurance policies to prospects of all ages. But what is the best age to purchase this coverage?
April 01, 2011
Panel Eyes AARPThe health and oversight subcommittees at the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing today on the nature of AARP.