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ACLI Counters Anti-OFC Letter
By Arthur D. PostalThe president of the American Council of Life Insurance is disagreeing with a consumer group's assertion that creating an optional federal charter would "federally deregulate insurance."
February 12, 2009
Milliman Teams With WorkscapeCompanies are joining to market retirement plan support services and Web-based benefits selection and enrollment systems.
February 12, 2009
Puritan ExpandsA company that sells insurance, investments and related products to mature clients has acquired relationships with 3,800 clients.
February 12, 2009
Lawmakers Make Stimulus DealCongressional leaders appear to have resolved a conflict between the House and Senate versions of legislation that could subsidize health benefits for laid-off workers.
February 12, 2009
NAIC, NCOIL Sue To Block EIA RegsThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators are suing to keep the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from regulating equity-indexed annuities as securities.
February 12, 2009
Way: Watch Out For MunisThe retired founder and chairman of a specialty insurance group says financial services companies should view seeking aid from the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program as a last resort.
February 12, 2009
Avant To Set Up Worksite Sales CallsAvant Benefits Inc. is starting a program that will help insurers, enrollment firms, agents and others get inside the country's worksites.
February 12, 2009
Federal Office Bill To Stress ConsumerismTwo House members say they will propose creating a federal office of insurance regulation in a bill that would incorporate support for all National Association of Insurance Commissioners model laws.