The U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. launched its enhanced Wealth Transfer Program and advanced markets calculators to assist producers in using life insurance for estate planning.

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The CPR (Conservatives for Patients’ Rights) posted a short video on its website allowing those who have had to beg the governments of Canada and England for health care a ...  Read →  Read Story

New Jersey broker buys New York agency

Bollinger Inc. is acquiring Gail Steinberg & Co. Inc. of New York, N.Y., an employee benefits firm selling to small- and mid-sized companies in the greater New York City area.

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Delaware commissioner tests consumers ‘Insurance IQ’

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart is testing state residents’ knowledge of insurance coverage and its impact on their wallets.

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DCAP completes sale of retail insurance business

DCAP Group, a franchisor of independent storefront insurance brokerages, has announced the final sale of its retail insurance business.

DCAP, headquartered in Hewlett, N.Y., has completed a transaction for its 16 ...  Read →  Read Story

Big I honors two carriers with best-practices awards

Insurance carriers Central Insurance Cos. and Travelers recently received the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, or Big I.

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Kaine declares May 10-16 as Insurance Fraud Awareness Week

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has proclaimed May 10-16 as “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week” in the state, to recognize the impact the crime has on residents and the work of the ...  Read →  Read Story

AIG reports smaller losses in first quarter

American International Group, after receiving more than  $170 billion in U.S. government aid, reported a net loss of $4.35 billion, the smallest loss in the last six quarters.

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GPAHU annual Golf Outing tees off June 1

The GPAHU’s 9th Annual Golf Outing will take place June 1 at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., beginning with registration at 10 a.m. and tee-off at noon.

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D.C.’s ‘CareFirst Bill’ on hold after emergency legislation

The clock is ticking for CareFirst to come up with a better way to expand coverage in the District of Columbia before legislators enact one for the health insurer.

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