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Using Life Insurance and Annuities For Your Clients' Retirement Security
By Chris ConklinThe article asserts that the defined contribution 401(k) plan left most workers with a much less prosperous and secure retirement than if they had participated in a traditional defined benefit pension plan.
July 19, 2010
New York: Towns May Not Waive Ambulance Co-PaymentsA New York state municipality that operates an ambulance service cannot waive deductibles, co-payments or coinsurance amounts for community residents, officials say.
July 19, 2010
FinCEN Extends Stored Value Card Rule Comment PeriodThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is giving the public more time to weigh in on the rules that govern stored value cards.
July 19, 2010
PPACA: Montana Posts PCIP Application CountThe new federally funded Montana high risk pool has received 49 applications for coverage and approved 10.
July 19, 2010
Social Security Survey Stats55% of people aged 65+ say they do or plan to rely on Social Security "in a substantial way."
July 19, 2010
H.R. 4173: Goodbye Hedge Fund, Hello Family OfficeThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act could end up increasing the popularity of family offices and equity-linked insurance products that don't use separate accounts.
July 19, 2010
Bibb in as Next Face of LifeAn actress who starred in Iron Man 2 and Confessions of a Shopaholic will be the national spokesman for the upcoming Life Insurance Awareness Month campaign.
July 19, 2010
NCOIL Panel Amends Market Conduct ModelA National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) panel has deferred final action on a proposed Market Conduct Annual Statement Model Act until November.