On Suitability
By Jack BoboIn response to pressure from Congress and public reaction to the current turmoil in the markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission's struggle to find ways ...
September 03, 2006
GAIT Means What?One term used in the investment advice section (Section 601) of the new Pension Protection Act of 2006 is worth some consideration.It is "generally accepted ...
September 03, 2006
Industry Execs On COLIRe: "New COLI Rules: Good Intentions, 'Disastrous' Reporting Requirements," (National Underwriter, Aug. 21, 2006.)The new reporting requirements for corporate-owned life insurance should come as no ...
August 20, 2006
To Spy, Or Not To SpyBelieve it or not, some of the most fascinating data on the odious underbelly of human behavior can be found on late night television--wedged between ...
August 15, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 14, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 13, 2006
Understanding ChangeWhen traveling cross-country by car I like to stop for meals (particularly breakfast) at Cracker Barrel restaurants. I like the food, the service is fast ...
August 06, 2006
Nod And SlapIn the coming weeks, many insurance heads will be weighing in on the latest Government Accountability Office report on long term care insurance covering LTC ...
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