Senators tell Feds to back off bank-centric standards for insurers
By Elizabeth D. FestaThe issue involves looming capital standards directed at insurers from new rules that grew out of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act.
October 03, 2012
John Hancock: We're still hereThe LTCI carrier notes that it continues to offer preferred rates on core products.
October 02, 2012
Bernanke says many savers benefit from low ratesThe Federal Reserve chairman pointed out that many savers own homes and that some own businesses.
September 28, 2012
Jerry Brown signs long-term care insurance rate billThe law based on the bill would peg rate increase limits to projected loss ratios.
September 28, 2012
Jerry Brown signs long-term care insurance rate billThe law based on the bill would peg rate increase limits to projected loss ratios.
September 27, 2012
Troika’s Internal Strife Stalls Greek DealAs tensions in Greece over additional troika-decreed austerity measures mount, spurring demonstrations and protests, tensions are mounting within the troika itself.
September 24, 2012
Employers seek group LTCI alternativesAALTCI suggests that benefits managers consider offering multi-life programs or promote purchases of individual coverage.
September 19, 2012
The changes keep comingEventually, the industry will stabilize. What do you do for consumers who need coverage now?