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Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
System Predicts Flu Risk
By Staff WriterRisk Management Solutions Inc. has introduced the RMS Infectious Disease Model.The system gives insurers, corporate risk managers and others a tool they can use to ...
February 18, 2007
PPA Gives 529 Plans A BoostSection 529 College Savings Plans have experienced a surge in growth as parents take advantage of provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, industry ...
February 15, 2007
NASD Charges Brokers Over VA Market Timing AllegationsThe National Association of Securities Dealers has gone after 3 individuals in connection with concerns about a hedge fund manager's efforts to get around variable ...
February 15, 2007
California Blue To Tape Health Care StoriesBlue Shield of California is setting up video "chat boxes" in California cities to record people's thoughts about health care and health insurance.California Blue, San ...
February 15, 2007
CIGNA, Aetna Expand Expat OperationsLarge managed care companies are offering new international services.The expatriate benefits unit at CIGNA Corp., Philadelphia, is adding a global benefits program for retirees and ...
February 14, 2007
House Panel Keeps Non-Qual Deferred Comp Out Of Wage BillA key House committee has kept provisions that could hurt life insurers out of the House version of the minimum wage bill.Members of the House ...
February 13, 2007
NAIC Posts Spanish-Language Consumer SiteThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners is branching out into languages other than English.The NAIC, Kansas City, Mo., has set up a Spanish-language version of ...
February 12, 2007
NASD Issues Non-Cash Comp FinesThe National Association of Securities Dealers has punished 3 companies in connection with allegations that they violated NASD rules concerning payment of guest expenses at ...