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Iowa Eases Funeral Insurance Electronic Filing Rules
By Staff WriterThe Iowa Insurance Division has relaxed online filing requirements for perpetual care cemeteries and sellers of preneed insurance.
July 02, 2010
Five tips to build leadsAccording to some estimates, most sales are made from the fourth to the twelfth month of contact.
July 01, 2010
Texas Updates List of Authorized Settlement FirmsThe Texas Department of Insurance has updated its list of authorized viatical and life settlement providers, provider representatives and brokers.
July 01, 2010
Securian To Court Government Plan BusinessSecurian Financial Group is acquiring Ochs Inc., a benefits brokerage firm that caters mainly to public-sector employers.
July 01, 2010
Benefits Firm Scoops Up AdministratorMercer has acquired Innovative Process Administration L.L.C.
July 01, 2010
California Posts Health Rate FilingsGolden State insurance regulators are giving the public a look at insurers' explanations about why health coverage prices are going up.
July 01, 2010
EBSA: Parity Lets Plans Set Office Visits ApartThe Employee Benefits Security Administration and other federal agencies have put out guidance on how to interpret part of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
July 01, 2010
PCIP Comes to LifeThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled the new, national temporary health insurance risk pool program, the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan.