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NAIC Panel Hears About Problems
By Allison BellMembers of the Financial Analysis Working Group at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners have received a confidential presentation on insurers that may have problems.
March 19, 2009
NAIM Teams With Part D ProviderAn insurance marketing alliance has agreed to sell employer and union-sponsored Medicare prescription drug coverage for a Part D provider.
March 19, 2009
CAHI: Stop Autism Responsibility ShiftStates are making health insurers pay for autism-related services that should be handled by government safety-net programs, a think tank says.
March 19, 2009
AALTCI: Group LTC Buyers Are DifferentConsumers who get long term care insurance through employer-sponsored group plans tend to be relatively young - and they tend to file claims relatively early.
March 19, 2009
Bill Would Kill Antitrust ExemptionTwo House Democrats have introduced a bill that would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act insurance industry antitrust exemption.
March 19, 2009
NAVA: VA Sales Fell 15%Variable annuity sales results for 2008 reflected the general decline in the equity markets, NAVA Inc. says.
March 19, 2009
McKinsey: Clients Like Advisors Who Stay ConnectedIndependent advisors who have kept in touch with clients have been the most effective vehicle for maintaining consumers' confidence during the financial crisis.
March 19, 2009
NAIC Eyes Shift On Rating Agencies.A rating agency panel ought to consider whether insurance regulators should use improved communications to reduce the risk that agency actions will disrupt insurers.