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Reform Would Raise Employer Costs: Poll
By Staff WriterMost employers expect that health care reform would increase their health care costs if enacted and weaken their role in providing coverage to workers, according to a new poll.
September 25, 2009
Standard Does WebinarsAn insurer has started a series of Web events aimed at retirement plan advisors and other employee benefit plan consultants.
September 25, 2009
NAIFA Integrates AHIAThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors reports that the NAIFA national board has decided to change the group's relationship with its health insurance arm.
September 25, 2009
Fear And BenefitsAbout 57% of U.S. workers said in June that they would take a salary cut to maintain their current group insurance and retirement arrangements.
September 25, 2009
NAIC RoundupThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners approved many amendments and guidelines - including some of the "emergency relief" provisions proposed by life insurers in late 2008 - at its fall meeting.
September 25, 2009
CFPA Scope May NarrowProviders of retirement products could be exempt from oversight by the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
September 25, 2009
Regulators Back Mailer CurbsTwo top National Association of Insurance Commissioners officials are supporting efforts to control Medicare Advantage plan enrollee lobbying programs.
September 25, 2009
Awareness Gap FoundWomen want the kinds of living benefits that life insurance policies can offer, but few know that those living benefits options exist.