Regional news:
Conn. regulator approves Health Net business deal; AG launches inquiry
While Connecticut’s insurance commissioner gave his blessing to the sale of Health Net’s northeastern business to UnitedHealthcare, the state’s attorney general said he wants to take a closer look at the acquisition Read Story
Senate nixes amendment targeting insurance executive pay
An amendment to cap tax-deductible salaries for health insurance executives at $400,000, rather than the current limit of $1 million, failed in the Senate, leading its Democratic sponsor to claim Republicans are choosing to support insurers over seniors. Read Story
A federal judge in New York has granted preliminary approval to a $350 million settlement of a class-action suit filed against UnitedHealth Group over its Ingenix database. Read Story
Insurers breathing sigh of relief after hurricane winds blew softly
The hurricane season that ended Nov. 30 was the calmest in 12 years, according to a national insurance research organization. Read Story
Variable annuity industry hits ‘turning point,’ expert says
With time running out, Senate looks at extending COBRA benefits
Analysis: Property-casualty insurers see profits in third quarter
ING Retirement Services beefs up higher education plan efforts
Senate approves amendment on mammograms, other preventive screenings
House votes to make permanent current estate tax provisions
Insurance group prepares to sue over New York broker compensation rule
California seeks divestment of $12 billion in insurers’ Iran holdings
Analyst: Property-casualty units may not be AIG’s silver lining
Texas’ FAIR Plan rate request denial ‘disturbing,’ analyst says
Grassley wants update on AIG’s repayment of taxpayers’ billions
House committee green lights federal insurance office
Advisors relying on alternative investments more
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