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Annuity XML System Gets New Features
By Staff WriterA software firm has upgraded a product family that stores XML-based annuity transactions to align with new business "straight through processing" initiatives for annuities.
March 16, 2009
Obama Budget Blueprint Impacts Life & Health Insurance IndustriesThe 10-year budget blueprint recently proposed by the Obama administration contains several key components for the life and health insurance industries, highlighted by a $175 billion cut in the Medicare Advantage program...
March 16, 2009
Obama, Cuomo Attack AIG Retention Program (Updated)President Obama has asked Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to stop American International Group Inc. from paying $165 million in retention bonuses to financial products unit employees.
March 15, 2009
AIG Names Aid BeneficiariesAmerican International Group Inc. has listed the counterparties that have been helped by government efforts to shore up its own operations.
March 15, 2009
Anatomy Of A RecessionThere is a pretty strong consensus today that our current economic woes were brought on by the bubble in housing. There is less agreement, though, on the exact cause of the bubble.
March 13, 2009
Broker Chooses Plan Analysis PackageJohn L. Wortham & Son L.P. is using the Design180 data analysis and benefit plan design system from NavigatorMD Inc.
March 13, 2009
Calif. Language Deadline NearsGolden State health plans have just two more weeks to comply with their state's "language assistance services" law.
March 13, 2009
Investors, Advisors Rate Possible RescuersAdvisors may have somewhat more faith in the U.S. Treasury Department than high-net-worth clients do.