Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Humana Adds Short-Term Medical
By Staff WriterA new temporary health insurance policy is now available in eight states.
April 07, 2009
TARP May Accept Some InsurersThe Treasury Department now is confirming that it will open the Troubled Asset Relief Program to insurers that have federally regulated subsidiaries.
April 07, 2009
Fla. Wins Round In Viatical CaseThe Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has received a favorable legal ruling in connection with an investigation of an out-of-state life settlement firm.
April 07, 2009
Wolters: Brand-Name Drug Sales FallPatent expirations, insurers and the economy are helping generic prescription drugs increase their share of the market.
April 07, 2009
Milliman Updates GuidelinesA consulting firm has released a new edition of product that many insurers use to support utilization review and case management teams.
April 07, 2009
Seniors increase savings, but not for retirementThe AARP recently published a report documenting how adults are changing their spending and saving habits in the last 12 months. While most adults have started cutting back or saving more, there are some troubling trends in retirement saving.
April 07, 2009
Reasons for a life settlementThe policy owner needs funding to pay for housing or long-term health care needs.
April 07, 2009
Analysts Ponder TARP ExpansionLife insurers healthy enough to stand on their own may view taking Troubled Asset Relief Program money as a last resort -- unless they can use the money to fund acquisitions.