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Longevity-Linked Products Offered To Islamic Investors
By Staff WriterA U.S. firm says it can help investors who want to comply with Shariah buy longevity-linked assets.
October 09, 2009
JCT: Baucus Bill To Cost Insureds, Insurers BillionsA proposed 40% excise tax on "Cadillac health plans" could cost employers about $46 billion per year by 2019, and health insurers could be paying $6.1 billion in federal "annual fees" in 2019.
October 09, 2009
AHRQ Seeks Council NomineesThe federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has 7 slots to fill on the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality.
October 09, 2009
GAO Eyes Medicaid Dental BenefitsSome states are improving Medicaid dental benefits by working with private insurers, or emulating private dental benefits programs, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
October 09, 2009
Clients Growing Tight With AdvisorsBonds between clients and financial advisors may have been strengthened by the market volatility that began in 2008.
October 09, 2009
Deficit Hawks: Keep Excise Tax, Ax LTC ProgramThe Concord Coalition is urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to use real budget cuts and real sources of revenue to pay for any health coverage expansion.
October 09, 2009
Personnel Changes: FBL, Bankers Life, OthersFBL Financial Group Inc. has hired Kevin Slawin to be executive vice president, marketing and distribution.
October 08, 2009
Editor's Blog: So Long, TomSteve Piontek, for one, will miss seeing the former House Majority Leader putting on the rhinestones.