The Wall Street Journal reports that Morgan Stanley will soon offer a services-based pricing structure instead of one based on product.

While some independent brokerages offer such a plan — akin ...  Read →  Read Story

According to National Review Online blogger James Capretta, left-of-center Democrats are apoplectic about Joe Lieberman’s hold out for no Medicare buy in for 55-year-olds and no public option; health reform ...  Read →  Read Story

An insured’s carrier rightfully denied a claim for damages after the policyholder wrecked his expensive pickup while legally intoxicated. But leave it to an IRS judge — employed by the ...  Read →  Read Story

Instead of attempting to seize control of one-sixth of the U.S. economy through a health insurance “reform” measure, the Fed could take a page from the playbook being used by ...  Read →  Read Story

I agree with Moshe A. Milevsky, executive director of the Individual Finance and Insurance Decision Centre and an associate professor of finance at York University in Toronto, who suggests that buyers of life insurance and retirement products would be better served if the “nutritional content” of the products were better explained.  Read Story

Goldman Sachs, the venerable Wall Street investment banking firm, is getting heat from at least one of its clients over its current compensation practices.

In response to reported compensation and bonuses ...  Read →  Read Story

UnitedHealthcare completes deal for Health Net’s northeast business

With approval from regulators in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, UnitedHealthcare has completed its acquisition of Health Net’s northeast business for what could amount to $630 million.  Read Story

HealthAmerica settles rejected treatment claims case for $500,000

Regulators in Pennsylvania have reached a $500,000 settlement with a health insurer accused of violating state law regarding treatment in the state’s emergency rooms.  Read Story

Kentucky mayor indicted on several charges, including insurance fraud

The mayor of Mount Vernon, Ky., is free on bond but still faces seven charges following a grand jury indictment.  Read Story

Maryland woman to pay $40,000 obtained from fraudulent insurance claim

A Prince George’s County Circuit Court has ordered a Clinton, Md., woman to repay $40,000 it says she fraudulently obtained from her insurance company.  Read Story