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July 02, 2010
CBO on Social Security: Pay Now or Cry LaterCongressional Budget Office officials have tried once again to suggest that the United States should adjust Social Security to increase the odds that the program will deliver the promised benefits.
July 02, 2010
The Pension Protection Act: How it Changed Combination ProductsWhen it comes to combination products, PPA changed the rules on taxable distributions, allowing policyholders to withdraw money from the base policy to fund long term care without having to worry about taking a tax hit.
July 02, 2010
Iowa Eases Funeral Insurance Electronic Filing RulesThe Iowa Insurance Division has relaxed online filing requirements for perpetual care cemeteries and sellers of preneed insurance.
July 02, 2010
Package Serves Insureds Who Go Where the Action IsUNFCU Financial Advisors and Clements International Inc. have developed a combined term life and personal accident insurance product for customers who will be going to high-risk countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
July 01, 2010
Texas Updates List of Authorized Settlement FirmsThe Texas Department of Insurance has updated its list of authorized viatical and life settlement providers, provider representatives and brokers.
July 01, 2010
Securian To Court Government Plan BusinessSecurian Financial Group is acquiring Ochs Inc., a benefits brokerage firm that caters mainly to public-sector employers.
July 01, 2010
Benefits Firm Scoops Up AdministratorMercer has acquired Innovative Process Administration L.L.C.