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Too Soon to Tell
By Staff WriterOn July 22, the Securities and Exchange Commission made public a report conducted by its staff that suggests that life settlements be redefined by Congress as securities.
August 09, 2010
PPACA: Tax Questions Surface in MLR DiscussionsInsurers and consumer groups are at odds over how insurers should treat tax payments when computing medical loss ratios.
August 09, 2010
Five ideas for creating centers of influenceDeveloping relationships with professionals considered to be centers of influence (COI) to cultivate referrals deserves to be addressed in any marketing plan.
August 09, 2010
SEC Moving Promptly on Fiduciary StandardThe Securities and Exchange Commission is making clear that it will move promptly to extend the fiduciary standard to all professionals who sell investment products.
August 06, 2010
Dems, GOP Clash on Small Business AmendmentsA section of the new federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring small businesses to file information on all purchases of property and services is shaking things up in the U.S. Senate.
August 06, 2010
Dems, GOP Clash on Small Business AmendmentsA section of the new federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requiring small businesses to file information on all purchases of property and services is shaking things up in the U.S. Senate.
August 06, 2010
Insurance Groups Outline Hopes for FIOTrade groups representing large insurers are urging the Treasury Department to ensure that the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) play a strong role in representing the U.S. on global insurance issues.
August 06, 2010
Five tips on greeting cards as a prospecting toolFind reasons to send your clients and prospects greeting cards. A few cards a day should take less than ten minutes. Following are five creative scripts you can use in a card to strengthen your client and prospect relationships.