State Regulation
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State Watchdogs Ponder Fed Back-Up
By Phil GusmanThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners is discussing a proposal to establish a commission that would facilitate regulatory uniformity for insurance.
August 19, 2009
LTCP training update: The "Own Your Future" campaign and LTCI agentsAmerica's Health Insurance Plans' new ongoing training course for LTCI/LTC partnerships is rolling out! As we have been reporting, in many states the focus is now shifting to ongoing LTCI training
August 05, 2009
"Old?" Not me!A new survey of almost 3,000 adults by the Pew Research Center reveals that most people do not consider themselves "old." When asked what constitutes "old," the average respondent recorded that condition beginning at 68 years.
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.