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Jim Walter Joins Companion Life Insurance Co.
By Staff WriterJim Walter of Overland Park, Kan., a veteran of the insurance industry for more than 30 years, has joined Columbia, S.C.-based Companion Life Insurance Co. as director of group marketing for the Midwestern United States.
July 14, 2009
Older Americans see decline in healthThe National Center for Health Statistics has found that older Americans with private health insurance are experiencing higher rates of hypertension and diabetes. The NCHS interviewed adults 55 and older between 2004 and 2007 for the study. The NCHS
July 14, 2009
Long-term care insurance rates on the rise2% -- Increase in long-term care insurance rates since last year. $723 -- Average payment for basic LTCI coverage for a married 55-year-old; the same coverage costs $1,060 for a single person. $305,000% -- Expected valu
July 14, 2009
Ohio aims to protect seniorsA new rule adopted by the Ohio Department of Insurance declares that agents' use of senior-specific certifications in the sale of life insurance, health insurance (including Medicare) and annuities amounts to unfair sales practices. According
July 14, 2009
Policy Gets UpdateAmerican General Life Insurance Company has introduced a new version of the AG Select-a-Term policy.
July 14, 2009
Settlement Firm Loses RoundA state appeals court says New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo can pursue a life settlement case in state court, rather than taking the case to arbitration.
July 14, 2009
Jim Walter Joins Companion Life Insurance Co.Jim Walter of Overland Park, Kan., a veteran of the insurance industry for more than 30 years, has joined Columbia, S.C.-based Companion Life Insurance Co. as director of group marketing for the Midwestern United States.
July 14, 2009
Industry alert: Go inside the advisor mindBeginning with our August issue, we'll debut a new column, "Inside the Boomer Mind," written by Matt Thornhill, founder of The Boomer Project. We spoke with Thornhill recently to hear what he's learned about advisors and how