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New York Accredits Hannover Re
By Staff WriterHannover Life Reassurance Company of America has received permission from regulators to do business as a reinsurer in New York state.
December 08, 2009
Consumer Rep: We're OutgunnedConsumer advocates face an uphill battle at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other regulatory agencies, according to Birny Birnbaum.
December 08, 2009
NAIC Chooses Officers, Okays 2010 BudgetThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has elected Iowa Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss to be the 2010 president-elect.
December 08, 2009
Hartford: Consumers Less Confident About RetirementNew research shows that consumers are more nervous about retirement costs- but that active efforts to plan relieve some of the anxiety.
December 08, 2009
Reid Announces A Deal (Updated)Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says moderate and progressive Democrats have worked out an agreement on the "public option" health plan issue.
December 08, 2009
Top tips for thriving in tough timesTo keep ahead of the game here are several staple tips any advisor would be lucky to have when times are turbulent.
December 08, 2009
Insurance Groups Oppose Pre-Funding Bailout ProgramSocking away cash to protect against a future financial institution collapse would weaken initiatives to strengthen the economy and create jobs today, insurance groups are telling the leaders of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
December 08, 2009
NAIC Eases DTA RulesThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has adopted an accounting change that will help insurers include a higher percentage of the tax payment reductions they expect to enjoy in the future in their financial statements.