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SEC Acts Against B-D
By Staff WriterThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced an enforcement action against a broker-dealer subsidiary of a company that is active in the insurance industry.
July 09, 2009
Art Lures NAHU AttendeesAflac Inc. commissioned a painting of its spokesduck to get the attention of the agents and brokers attending the recent National Association of Health Underwriters convention in New York.
July 09, 2009
N.Y. Eyes SuitabilityThe New York State Insurance Department has scheduled a series of 4 public hearings on annuity and life insurance sales suitability issues.
July 09, 2009
Part D Web Prices Too HighMedicare Part D drug plan enrollees usually pay considerably less for prescription drugs than posted carrier drug prices indicate.
July 09, 2009
Kirk Asks Japan To ChangeThe top U.S. trade negotiator says Japan needs to do more to open its market to U.S. insurers.
July 09, 2009
Survey: DB Plans Have HopeMany of the U.S. employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans want to keep them going.
July 09, 2009
Affiliates Join Legacy TeamFederal regulators have picked securities affiliates of two insurers to help the government manage and dispose of real estate assets acquired from troubled financial institutions.
July 09, 2009
N.Y. Changes Comp DraftThe New York State Insurance Department has posted a rewrite of a proposed producer compensation transparency regulation.