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Swiss Re Describes PPACA Response
By Staff WriterSwiss Reinsurance Company Ltd. says it will provide annual medical stop-loss benefit limits up to $10 million to cope with the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage rules.
July 20, 2010
Schapiro Backs Off From Indexed Annuity FightThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will be retreating from the Rule 151A battle but releasing a request for comments on a standard-of-care study "very soon," SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro said today.
July 20, 2010
H.R. 4173: Goodbye Hedge Fund, Hello Family OfficeThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act could end up increasing the popularity of family offices and equity-linked insurance products that don't use separate accounts.
July 20, 2010
Kerzner signs on for 5 more years heading up LIMRA, LOMABob Kerzner's extension provides stability to both trade industry research organizations. Read the full story by clicking the headline above.
July 20, 2010
Referral events Part I: Sample conversationIt's no longer enough to settle for referred leads. We want introductions or connections to our new prospects.
July 20, 2010
H.R. 4173 Has Passed: Now What?Now that the Dodd-Frank bill has passed the Senate, you may be wondering: What does this mean for me?According to National Underwriter Life & Health, ...
July 19, 2010
New York: Towns May Not Waive Ambulance Co-PaymentsA New York state municipality that operates an ambulance service cannot waive deductibles, co-payments or coinsurance amounts for community residents, officials say.
July 19, 2010
FinCEN Extends Stored Value Card Rule Comment PeriodThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is giving the public more time to weigh in on the rules that govern stored value cards.