State Regulation
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New York regulators contemplating suitability standards
By Brian AndersonNew York State insurance regulators are currently considering whether to issue a new suitability regulation for sales of annuities and life insurance.
August 01, 2009
Waiting for Wall StreetAs Congress considers a national health-care overhaul partly financed through a millionaire's tax, combined rates on New York's wealthiest citizens could reach an astonishing 57...
August 01, 2009
The Green Advisor: Cleaner Air and CashAlthough the climate bill that passed the House of Representatives in June went through many changes on its way to securing a majority of support,...
July 30, 2009
IIPRC Extends State OK UseThe Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission will be letting insurers combine use of some IIPRC-approved product components with state-approved components for more than 2 years.
July 29, 2009
Hewitt Signs GeorgiaThe Georgia State Personnel Administration has hired Hewitt Associates Inc. to handle some benefit plan administrative tasks.
July 27, 2009
Some States Cap BenefitsA significant percentage of state employee health plans impose a $2 million maximum on lifetime benefits.
July 24, 2009
Editor's Choice for July 24David Adler says, "not so fast," at least when it comes to money... Global Hedge Fund assets will rise, but not very quickly, according to Cerulli Associates.
July 19, 2009
Producers Note: Iowa Goes ElectronicHawkeye State producers had better let regulators know about any e-mail address changes.