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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Group Defends Plan Fees
By Staff WriterThe Spark Institute contends in a white paper that employer-sponsored retirement plan fees and expenses are generally more reasonable than critics realize.
May 25, 2009
Moving your seminar to the WebPromote with e-mail marketing. Build a database of customers and send them an e-mail before the event to show them -- quickly and easily -- what they can gain by attending.
May 22, 2009
IkaSystems Signs HealthNowA New York state health carrier has chosen a Web portal technology vendor.
May 22, 2009
Web Exclusive: More On COBRAThe IRS has provided detailed guidance concerning what "involuntary termination" means with respect to eligibility for the new COBRA premium subsidy. Sonya E. King can guide you through the guidance
May 22, 2009
N.Y. Eyes Producer ChargesLicensed New York state agents and brokers can help clients with COBRA services free of charge, but they must charge for helping clients review and buy independent wellness programs.
May 22, 2009
N.Y. OKs Balance BillingNew York state doctors and hospitals serving patients enrolled in most health plans other than health maintenance organization plans can bill patients for amounts not paid by the plans.
May 22, 2009
EBSA Taking COBRA AppealsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has set up a system that individuals can use to contest COBRA premium subsidy denials.
May 22, 2009
CAHI Defends UnderwritingThe Council for Affordable Health Insurance has released a report that analyzes the possible side effects of efforts to limit health insurers' ability to reject high-risk applicants.