Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Life Settlement Restriction Provision Sparks Debate
By Jim ConnollyLife insurance and life settlement industry representatives sparred here over a new Viatical Settlement Model Act draft.The draft was developed by Jim Poolman, North Dakota ...
September 12, 2006
AHIP: Most Members Like Medicare Drug ProgramSatisfaction rates are high among Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the new Medicare Part D prescription plans.America's Health Insurance Plans, Washington, has published figures supporting those ...
September 12, 2006
Survey: Many Want 1 Year Of Disability BenefitsOnly 37% of U.S. workers say they have disability insurance, but 97% say workers need some disability coverage.UnumProvident Corp., Chattanooga, Tenn., has published those figures ...
September 12, 2006
AHIP: Most Members Like Medicare Drug ProgramSatisfaction rates are high among Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the new Medicare Part D prescription plans.America's Health Insurance Plans, Washington, has published figures supporting those ...
September 12, 2006
Sun Life Updates Income Increase FeatureAn insurer will be letting holders of a variable annuity contract lock in account gains more often.The Wellesley, Mass., U.S. arm of Sun Life Financial ...
September 12, 2006
Aetna To Offer Weight-Loss BenefitsA large managed care company will be fattening up its wellness offerings this fall.Aetna Inc., Hartford, says it will be adding a weight management discount ...
September 12, 2006
MetLife Unveils Nonprofit Plan Compliance ProgramA large insurer has introduced a support program for public school districts that may have to comply with proposed federal rules for nonprofit retirement plans.The ...
September 11, 2006
Scottish Re Evaluates Bids From Buyers And BackersThe second-largest U.S. life reinsurer says it is reviewing proposals from parties that might supply access to cash, and other proposals from parties that want ...