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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.
Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced
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.
Group representing 119 in Congress calls individual mandate illegal
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.
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.
Insurer fined for charging unapproved rates on students’ policies
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.
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.
Liberty Life renamed Athene Annuity & Life Assurance
Liberty Life Insurance Co., which has a significant presence in Wilmington, Del., changed its name to Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Co., effective Feb. 1.
More than 30 representatives of the insurance industry visited the state capitol in Richmond, Va., talking about issues that affect the property-casualty industry in the state.
Bravo Health’s sale to Cigna gets Maryland regulator’s approval
The Maryland Insurance Administration has approved the Cigna‘s acquisition of Bravo Health, a Baltimore, Md.-based operator of Medicare Advantage plans.
Kevin Rosenburg joined Signature Financial Partners, based in Vienna, Va., as a financial representative, the company recently announced.

Obama to force insurers to give out birth control when employers won’t
Group representing 119 in Congress calls individual mandate illegal
Insurer fined for charging unapproved rates on students’ policies

Employee benefit offerings only as good as the discussion about them
Sponsors of 401(k)s adding features to boost participants’ investment
Number of Certified Financial Planners could double in next five years

Mercury Insurance seeks agents, unveils new commercial auto product
Most, least expensive 2012 car models to insure announced
Two insurance agents allegedly stole $422,000 from family brokerage


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