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Mark Farrah: Medigap Carriers Report Slow Growth
By Staff WriterSales of traditional Medicare supplement insurance plans continue to increase, a market data firm says.
May 07, 2010
New York May Ban Annuity Death Benefit Bonus RecaptureThe New York State Insurance Department has drafted a circular letter that could change the way the state treats annuity death benefits.
May 07, 2010
Flood Shuts Tennessee Department Out Of OfficesFlooding has forced the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to keep its offices in downtown Nashville, Tenn., closed.
May 07, 2010
Thrivent: Consumer Uncertainty LingersThe weak economy has left many Americans feeling financially stressed, according to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
May 07, 2010
Three ways to get hot callsUnless your prospects know you or are expecting you to reach out, it's a cold call.
May 07, 2010
S. 3217: More Talk, More AmendmentsSenators are continuing to try to add language to S. 3217, the Restoring Financial Stability Act bill, that could affect matters such as insurer contributions to bailout efforts and the responsibilities of broker-dealers.
May 06, 2010
Unum Posts CLASS Act AnalysisA long term care insurer has released a commentary on the voluntary LTC benefits program section of the federal Affordable Care Act.
May 06, 2010
Disability Insurance Awareness Month: Guardian, AssurantGuardian Life Insurance Company of America is working with Mental Health America to raise awareness of the fact that depression is a common cause of disability.