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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Underwriting Risk Assessor Unveiled
By Staff WriterAn automated Individual Risk Mortality Assessment service is now available online.
November 02, 2009
LIDMA: ESignature Is HereMost large life insurers that sell through direct marketing programs have electronic signature tools in place or plan to introduce them within the next 12 months.
November 02, 2009
NAIC Sets San Francisco AgendaThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has put a briefing on residential mortgage-backed securities on the agenda for its winter meeting.
November 02, 2009
FSA Backers Map House Health BillThe Employers Council on Flexible Compensation says H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act bill, includes sections that could hurt flexible spending account and health savings account programs.
November 02, 2009
Guardian: Mom And Pop Like Their EmployeesTypical small business owners feel almost as passionate about their workers as they do about their customers.
November 02, 2009
Actuaries: Public Plan Would Need Billions In CapitalFunding a government-run, "public option" health plan could take anywhere from $1.7 billion to about $42 billion in start-up capital, according to members of an actuarial work group.
November 02, 2009
Concord Coalition: H.R. 3962 Costlier Than CBO SaysIf Congress continues to let Medicare provider reimbursement increases soar, the House health bill could increase the federal budget deficit by $141 billion over 10 years.
November 02, 2009
IRS Extends Government Plan Distribution Rule DeadlineThe Internal Revenue Service will be giving public employers more time to comply with final regulations on the distributions public pension plans must make when employees reach the normal retirement age.