Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Groups Speak Up on Settlement Reports
By Staff WriterA leading life insurer group and another organization representing institutional life settlement investors issued separate statements agreeing with two new government reports calling for more regulation of life settlements.
July 23, 2010
Retirement Benefit Values Waning: Towers WatsonThe overall value of total retirement benefits in eight industries studied fell to an average of 6.4% of pay in the United States in 2008, from 7.9% in 1998.
July 23, 2010
Analyst Mulls Insurers' 2Q ResultsPoor equity markets could have an impact on life insurers' financial results for the second quarter, an industry analyst warns.
July 23, 2010
You, Too, Can Overcome Your Fear of Public SpeakingFeeling nervous about presenting at that next meeting, trade show, client appreciation event, or conference? Have no fear: You are not alone.
July 22, 2010
CBO: Public Option Could Save $53 BillionIf a government health plan sells coverage through the new health insurance exchange system, the plan could end up with about 13 million enrollees, according to Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmdendorf.
July 22, 2010
Senate OKs Jobs Bill Without COBRAMembers of the Senate voted 59-39 Wednesday to pass H.R. 4213, a bill that would preserve extended unemployment insurance benefits but would let the COBRA health benefits continuation subsidy expire.
July 22, 2010
PPACA: Cost Battle Heats UpHealth insurers and consumer advocacy groups are escalating the war of position papers over the new federal minimum medical loss ratio requirements.
July 22, 2010
Guardian: If You're Sick and Broke, Talk to WomenWomen may be more likely than men to lend money to friends and relatives who are in need due to medical problems.