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Employee benefit offerings only as good as the discussion about them

Jaime L. Brockway — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:12:48 +0000

Few employers think their workers understand their benefit packages, which can be corrected by one-to-one benefits counseling sessions during enrollment, a new survey says.

Employee benefit offerings only as good as the discussion about them via IFAwebnews.

Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA

Bob Graham — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:43 +0000

A former Maryland Insurance Administration investigator filed a $2 million civil suit against the agency, saying she was the victim of harassment and retaliation after she began dating a coworker.

Former investigator files $2M harassment suit after her firing by MIA via IFAwebnews.

Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:35:59 +0000

The Toyota Sienna LE is the least expensive 2012 car model to insure while the 2012 Audi R8 Spyder Quattro, a two-seat V10 convertible, costs the most to insure, according to a new study.

Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced via IFAwebnews.

Group representing 119 in Congress calls individual mandate illegal

Bob Graham — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:20:46 +0000

The American Center for Law and Justice has filed a second brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, this time arguing against the individual mandate in the federal health reform law.

Group representing 119 in Congress calls individual mandate illegal via IFAwebnews.

Md. insurance regulator warns of fake agent licensing renewal website

Bob Graham — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:47:36 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration is warning insurance agents about a fake license renewal website that could harm their computers.

Md. insurance regulator warns of fake agent licensing renewal website via IFAwebnews.

Sponsors of 401(k)s adding features to boost participants’ investment

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:49:18 +0000

Nearly half (49%) of 401(k) plan sponsors are offering features to automatically increase participants' contributions as they seek to improve their employees' preparation for retirement, a new Deloitte study finds.

Sponsors of 401(k)s adding features to boost participants’ investment via IFAwebnews.

Insurer fined for charging unapproved rates on students’ policies

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:30:47 +0000

An Indiana-based insurer agreed to pay the $100,000 fine for charging unapproved rates to thousands of medical insurance policies for college students in Washington State.

Insurer fined for charging unapproved rates on students’ policies via IFAwebnews.

Number of Certified Financial Planners could double in next five years

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:48:27 +0000

The number of certified financial planners in the world could double in the next five years, according to the board chairman-elect of the Financial Planning Standards Board.

Number of Certified Financial Planners could double in next five years via IFAwebnews.

Liberty Life renamed Athene Annuity & Life Assurance

Bob Graham — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:29 +0000

Liberty Life Insurance Co., which has a significant presence in Wilmington, Del., changed its name to Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Co., effective Feb. 1.

Liberty Life renamed Athene Annuity & Life Assurance via IFAwebnews.

Bravo Health’s sale to Cigna gets Maryland regulator’s approval

Bob Graham — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13:22 +0000

The Maryland Insurance Administration has approved the Cigna's acquisition of Bravo Health, a Baltimore, Md.-based operator of Medicare Advantage plans.

Bravo Health’s sale to Cigna gets Maryland regulator’s approval via IFAwebnews.