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NAIC Seeks Suitability Reax
By Staff WriterAn arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is asking for comments on the latest draft of revisions to an annuity transactions suitability model.
September 09, 2009
A move toward more equal distribution of wealth?"The rich get richer" may not be an accurate adage anymore. Economists pouring through data are saying - with increasing frequency - that the rich as a group are no longer getting richer.
September 08, 2009
Treasury Works On RetirementThe Obama administration observed Labor Day by rolling out a batch of notices and rulings intended to improve worker access to retirement savings programs.
September 08, 2009
Sam's Blog: Set A TriggerNU P&C Editor In Chief Sam Friedman says President Obama should set a trigger on creation of a public plan, to give insurers that say they can provide affordable coverage for all the opportunity to put up or shut up.
September 08, 2009
More On HSA ComparabilityRegulators have released another batch of guidance on what health savings account plan sponsors should do to treat employees fairly.
September 08, 2009
B-D Siblings MergeA West Coast financial services firm has completed previously announced plans to absorb a sister company.
September 08, 2009
LIFE Honors AgentsThe Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education has named the recipients of the 2009 realLIFEstories client service awards.
September 08, 2009
IRS Posts Settlement RulingThe Internal Revenue Service has issued advice on how a life settlement investor should handle interest costs when computing earnings and profits.