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Southern Exposure
By Staff WriterThe Canadians are coming, the Canadians are coming! Spurred by a strong currency and a mature domestic market lacking in significant growth opportunities, some of Canada's...
October 01, 2006
Life SupportYou don't have to be told: advisors are a busy lot and easy access to investment-related information is an important matter. In fact, according to...
September 30, 2006
Personnel Changes: Aetna, EBSA, OthersThe board of Aetna Inc. has elected Ronald Williams chairman.Williams, who took over the title of chief executive officer from Dr. John Rowe earlier this ...
September 30, 2006
Survey: Heart Attacks Top List Of CI Claim TriggersHeart attacks may be twice as likely to lead to critical illness insurance claims as cases of cancer are.Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, ...
September 30, 2006
Drug Plan Premiums Hold SteadyMonthly premiums for Medicare Part D prescription coverage will be about the same in 2007 as they are this year.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...
September 30, 2006
FASB Completes Pension Reporting StandardThe Financial Accounting Standards Board has released a final version of a major new retirement plan accounting rule.FASB, Norwalk, Conn., says the standard, "Statement of ...
September 30, 2006
Group LTC Continues Its Solid AdvanceWhile still relatively small, the employer-sponsored group long term care insurance market has been growing at a steady, if not dramatic, pace over the last few years. Comprised essentially of the same...
September 30, 2006
For Benefits Intermediaries, Voluntary Spells OpportunityMore and more employers are recognizing that voluntary benefits allow them to enhance their benefits offerings and provide employees more choices without incurring significant additional expenses or administrative burdens.