Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
California Posts Anti-Rescission Rules
By Allison BellThe California Department of Insurance wants insurers to take care when writing the health history questions on health insurance coverage applications.
August 09, 2010
Too Soon to TellOn July 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission made public a report conducted by its staff that suggests that life settlements be redefined by Congress as securities.
August 09, 2010
Health Co-Ops Face Uncertain FutureAn estimated $6 billion in incentives via federal grants and loans will be allocated to form health insurance cooperatives
August 09, 2010
NAIC Forms RAA PanelA new special working group at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners will examine use of retained asset accounts to pay life insurance claims.
August 09, 2010
Consumer Reform in Life Settlements: Fewer Intermediaries?Over the last five years, the life settlement marketplace has moved toward an environment where most of the population is now protected through regulation.
August 09, 2010
Battle Over Healthcare Bill Continues ApaceWith time running out for action on key regulations, insurance agents are waging an intense battle on several fronts.
August 09, 2010
PPACA: Tax Questions Surface in MLR DiscussionsInsurers and consumer groups are at odds over how insurers should treat tax payments when computing medical loss ratios.
August 09, 2010
Ask the Expert: What attracts people to sell their policies?What remains true of consumers seeking a life settlement today versus two years ago is that consumers continue to act in response to changing needs.