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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
The Catch: Oct. 12
By Allison BellDual eligibles, medical tourism, and more.
October 12, 2011
On the Third Hand: Oct. 11Some walk on burning coals. Some skydive. Some try to write about health insurance.
October 12, 2011
What Does it Mean to be SIFI?In an ongoing effort to prevent another catastrophe like AIG's near-fatal implosion in 2008, federal regulators are considering what kinds of restrictions to place on financial services firms whose failure could shock the system. The question remains: how will this apply to the largest insurers?
October 12, 2011
NAIC Issues Bulletin Against Stranger-Originated AnnuitiesThe NAIC's STOA bulletin is among several items adopted, and does not have weight of model law, but it serves as a warning because the financial implications of fraudulent STOAs can have a negative financial impact on companies and consumers.
October 12, 2011
California Gets 10 New Consumer-Oriented Insurance LawsFrom suitability to licensing to autism coverage to implementation of provisions required under the health care reform and the Wall Street reform federal measures, the governor's pen is busy, and hasn't run out of ink, yet. Coming up next session: health insurance rate regulation.
October 12, 2011
LTCI’s Revolutionary EvolutionConsumers are increasingly snubbing health-based long-term care insurance in favor of products tied to life insurance or annuities
October 12, 2011
Video Can Make You a Business SuperstarWith more people enjoying high-speed Internet connectivity, and Web 2.0 bringing new capabilities to our browsing experience, video is more important than ever. Here are three ways this important medium can help you get your point across.
October 11, 2011
Treasury Department Reveals Proposed SIFI CriteriaUnder the revised proposed SIFI regulation, a non-bank financial services company such as an insurer would be scrutinized as possibly systemically significant if it has at least $50 billion in total consolidated assets and meets or exceeds any one of several broad threshold criteria.