Life Insurance
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American General Level Term Policy Gets Lower Rates
By Staff WriterA level term life insurance policy has undergone re-pricing, with the result that overall rates are lower and so is the policy fee.
November 17, 2009
PBGC Protects Citizen SoldiersThe Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is acting to ease the worries of pension plan participants who are serving in the uniformed services when a plan terminates.
November 17, 2009
NAILBA 28 wrap-upNAILBA 28, the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies' (NAILBA) annual meeting, held Nov. 12-14 in Hollywood, Fla., attracted 1,250 attendees and 110 exhibiting companies.
November 16, 2009
Guardian To Offer Guaranteed-Issue Small Group DIAn insurer is making it easier for employers with 2 to 9 employees to offer disability insurance benefits.
November 16, 2009
AALU Asks Members To Campaign For ReunificationThe House could move sometime this week to take up legislation extending the 2009 estate tax level to 2010.
November 16, 2009
Health Reform Faces Tough Path In Senate, Despite House VoteWhether health care reform legislation should include a public option--an option opposed by the insurance industry--remains a critical stumbling block as the debate on the legislation moves to the Senate floor in the near future.
November 16, 2009
American General Level Term Policy Gets Lower RatesA level term life insurance policy has undergone re-pricing, with the result that overall rates are lower and so is the policy fee.
November 16, 2009
Genworth Lands Va. LTC ContractThe Virginia Retirement System has agreed to use Genworth Financial Inc. to provide long term care insurance for the state's government workers.