Mystery regarding the Social Security system and how long and if it will pay retirees benefits is nothing new. Now a book, promising to “expose the truth” about the Social Security trust fund, is shrouded in its own mystery.  Read Story

Reporting from Washington and Chicago — House Republicans swept to power Tuesday with promises to roll back the new healthcare law and subject its creators to a merciless round of ...  Read →  Read Story

California family arrested for $1.5 million workers’ comp. scheme

Six Orange County, Calif., family members were arrested for allegedly stealing $1.5 million through a workers' compensation scheme, authorities allege.  Read Story

Health reform could save Medicare enrollees between $3,500 and $12,300

The new federal health reform law could help enrollees in traditional Medicare save more than $3,500 over the next decade, and maybe as much as $12,300 for those seniors and people with disabilities who have high prescription costs.  Read Story

Virginia dental insurer wins Delaware Chamber contract

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce selected Dominion Dental Services, an Alexandria, Va.-based provider and administrator of dental and vision benefits, to provide dental and vision benefits to its 2,800 member companies.  Read Story

Hartford Fire, Hartford Casualty pay Md. $25,000 for violations

Maryland insurance regulators recently ordered Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. to collectively pay a $25,000 fine for violating seven state laws.  Read Story

The Washington Group has expanded its locations, staff and offerings, including the creation of a sales team to focus on the Korean market.  Read Story

The mobile workforce is expected to grow to 1.2 billion people (one-third of the existing global workforce) by 2013, according to IDC Research. For those of us who work from home or know someone who does, it’s easy to see why. Being a remote worker has a lot of benefits – little or no commuting time, the ability to time shift when needed, keeping a job when you have to move away, and more.  Read Story

National Financial Partners re-ignites its fire for acquisitions

National Financial Partners Corp. is on the prowl for acquisitions, after halting its merger and acquisition activity because of the financial crisis.  Read Story

Ritter unveils tool for frantic agents selling Medicare products

Ritter Insurance Marketing launched an Internet-based tool designed for insurance agents who are selling Medicare products, including Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).  Read Story