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ACLI: Study Shows CLASS Act Won't Work
By Arthur D. PostalThe American Council of Life Insurers is pointing to a new study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as confirming its view that a long term care entitlement program contained in the latest Senate health care reform package won't work.
December 18, 2009
Insurer Adds Vision CareEastern Life & Health Insurance Company is extending vision care to round out its benefit programs for employers in North Carolina and Tennessee.
December 18, 2009
Kurz Seeks New Board For PresidentialThe former head of Presidential Life Corp. is asking shareholders to elect a new board of directors to replace the one that has removed him from office as chairman of the company.
December 18, 2009
Antitrust Terms Out Of Health Care BillThere will be no language in Senate health care legislation repealing the antitrust exemption currently enjoyed by health and medical malpractice insurers, an aide to the proposal's chief Senate sponsor confirmed today.
December 18, 2009
Fewer Want Health Care Reform: SurveyA tracking poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds a dip on several measures of public opinion on health care reform.
December 17, 2009
More 401(k) Sponsors Consider Annuities: SurveyThe number of employers planning to offer annuities to participants in their 401(k) plans is expected to grow, according to a survey.
December 17, 2009
Penn Mutual Pays DividendThe Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company's board of trustees has approved a $30.3 million dividend for 2010, the company announced.
December 17, 2009
Calpers To Boost LTC Rates 22%The California Public Employees' Retirement System's board of administration has approved a 22% increase in long term care insurance premiums paid by public employees in the state.