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AIG Life Deposits Fall
By Allison BellAmerican International Group Inc. lost less money in the first quarter than it did in the first quarter of 2008 despite a steep drop in life and retirement unit deposits.
May 07, 2009
Hearing Looms, GAO Finds GapsThe U.S. Government Accountability Office has prepared a state insurance regulatory system critique for a congressional subcommittee that is about to consider federal insurance oversight.
May 06, 2009
NAIFA To Join Health FrayThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will be adding health and employee benefits issues to its lobbying agenda.
May 06, 2009
N.Y. Parity Mandate To SunsetNew York Gov. David Paterson wants to make a state mental health coverage law permanent.
May 06, 2009
State Announces STOLI ActionMinnesota regulators have accused an insurance agent of having a client buy about $128 million in life insurance with the intention of selling the policies in the stranger-originated life insurance market.
May 06, 2009
Solvency II Wins Final ApprovalThe European Union's Economic and Financial Affairs Council has agreed to adopt a major insurance regulatory reform framework proposal.
May 06, 2009
Reading The D.C. Tea LeavesPermanent estate tax reform might or might not make it through Congress this year, but the insurance industry certainly needs to remind lawmakers of the importance of life insurance.
May 06, 2009
Bair: Collect AssessmentsThe government should use special assessments from systemically important financial institutions to resolve problems at troubled competitors, according to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Barr.