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Towers, Wyatt Merger Advances
By Staff WriterTwo leading consulting firms specializing in human resources management announced that their proposed merger has been tentatively approved by a European regulator.
December 03, 2009
Benefits Exec: Compromise Might Be Better For Health InsurersThe Republicans might do better politically if they unite against the Democratic health bills, but health insurers and their customers could come out ahead if the Republicans would make deals, according to Thomas Mangan.
December 03, 2009
House OKs Pomeroy Estate Tax BillMembers of the House today voted 220-200 to pass H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 bill.
December 03, 2009
Senators Vote On Women's Health AmendmentsMembers of the Senate today voted 61-39 to approve a women's preventive health measure proposed by Sen. Barbara Mikulski and voted 41-59 to reject a women's health measure proposed by Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
December 03, 2009
Senate Health Reform Bill: Pace May Pick UpSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he expects the Senate to hold 4 votes today on H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act bill.
December 03, 2009
Accenture: Most Customers Unhappy With CarriersTwo-thirds of customers are dissatisfied with their life insurers and nearly half would be inclined to bolt to a competitor if they could get a better deal, a consulting firm says.
December 03, 2009
AACII: Half Of Critical Illness Buyers Are YoungNearly half of individuals purchasing critical illness insurance protection in 2009 were under age 45, according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance.
December 03, 2009
College Savings Plan Manager Cuts FeesFidelity Investments has cut fees at the 529 college savings plans it manages for 5 states.