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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
GAO Eyes Health Competition
By Allison BellStudies suggest that intensity of health maintenance organization competition may have some effect on HMO coverage prices and provider reimbursement rates, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
September 04, 2009
ACLI Joins Japan ProtestThe American Council of Life Insurers and other North American and European groups are asking Japan to change the rules governing Japan Post Insurance before letting JPI add or alter products.
September 03, 2009
DOL Advances Rule For Stressed PlansThe U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a regulation to impose fines on sponsors of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under financial stress if they fail to act to correct their problems.
September 03, 2009
Benefit Agency Sets HearingThe Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will hold meetings Sept. 15 to 17 in Washington aimed at promoting retirement literacy and security.
September 03, 2009
Happy 401(k) DayCarriers have started rolling out plans to support 401(k) Day on Sept. 11.
September 03, 2009
Baker takes the reins at MDRTThe Million Dollar Round Table, an international association of financial professionals, has selected Guy E. Baker, managing director of BTA Advisory Group in Irvine, Calif., as president for the 2009-2010 year. He succeeds outgoing president Walton
September 03, 2009
N.Y. Names Liquidation ChiefActing New York State Insurance Superintendent James J. Wrynn has appointed Dennis J. Hayes as special deputy superintendent of the New York Liquidation Bureau.
September 03, 2009
FINRA Settles With 3 Firms Over SecuritiesThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has announced today that it has agreed to settlements with 3 more firms to settle charges of failing to disclose the risks of auction rate securities they sold.