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Corporate Synergies Expands
By Staff WriterA benefits consulting and brokerage firm has opened an office in the Washington area.
February 23, 2009
Survey: Health Benefit Costs To RiseU.S. employers expect health care costs to rise 6% this year, according to Watson Wyatt Worldwide and the National Business Group on Health.
February 23, 2009
SOA Seeks Health Care Vision EssaysThe Society of Actuaries is asking thinkers to big thoughts about how the United States should deliver and pay for health care.
February 23, 2009
CMS Shuts Down 2 WellCare PlansThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has ordered WellCare Health Plans Inc. to suspend sales of 2 Medicare plans, the company says.
February 23, 2009
EBSA Starts To Implement ARRAThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has set up a Web site to help employers comply with the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
February 23, 2009
Iowa Eases Capital Rules For 10 CarriersIowa is giving 10 life insurance companies capital and surplus relief under a Feb. 3 bulletin that temporarily relaxes deferred tax asset rules.
February 23, 2009
Court Schedules Annuity Case HearingA federal appeals court in Washington will hear oral arguments May 8 on a suit challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's move to adopt Rule 151A, a regulation that classifies some indexed annuities as securities.
February 23, 2009
AIG Seeking Another Giant Cash Infusion From FedsAmerican International Group Inc. says it is negotiating for more government help, and CNBC says AIG is about to report a $60 billion loss.