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Our mission is to provide today's top life and health agents with the information they need to make serious business decisions.enhttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/Style%20Library/Images/nul-logo-new.gifhttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Life-Activity-Splits.aspxCoverage and Policy IssuesRecruiting and Talent ManagementCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Life-Activity-Splits.aspxU.S. life insurers received fewer requests for individual coverage from young applicants in June than they received in June 2008, but they received more from older applicants.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Panel-Tallies-AIG-Aid.aspxAutomation and TechnologySpecialty Linesabell@nuco.com (ALLISON BELL)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Panel-Tallies-AIG-Aid.aspxThe federal government has provided more financial support for Citigroup Inc. than it has for American International Group Inc.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Producers-Head-To-Capitol.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionCustomerService@sbmedia.com (ARTHUR D. POSTAL)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Producers-Head-To-Capitol.aspxA thousand insurance agents and brokers will converge on Washington next week to lobby members of Congress and their staffs on health reform.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/LHATF-Drafts-Expense-Table.aspxAutomation and TechnologySpecialty LinesCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/LHATF-Drafts-Expense-Table.aspxThe Life and Health Actuarial Task Force has posted a proposed version of the 2010 Generally Recognized Expense Table factors.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Moyers-To-Interview-Potter.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCoverage and Policy IssuesSpecialty LinesUndesignatedCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Moyers-To-Interview-Potter.aspxA former CIGNA Corp. executive will appear on PBS tonight to discuss his concerns about health insurance industry lobbying initiatives.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/State-Demands-Iran-Info.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/State-Demands-Iran-Info.aspxCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is asking insurers in the state for information about their direct and indirect investments in Iran.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/State-Keeps-Top-Regulator.aspxAutomation and TechnologySpecialty LinesUndesignatedCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/State-Keeps-Top-Regulator.aspxMichael McRaith will continue to be the head of the Illinois agency that oversees the state's insurance industry.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/SEC-Acts-Against-BD.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCoverage and Policy IssuesCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/SEC-Acts-Against-BD.aspxThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has announced an enforcement action against a broker-dealer subsidiary of a company that is active in the insurance industry.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/MetLife-Health-Gap-Narrow.aspxCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/MetLife-Health-Gap-Narrow.aspxBusinesses with fewer than 100 employees are much more likely to offer medical insurance than they are to offer other employee benefits.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Omaha-Firm-Joins-Consortium.aspxCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Omaha-Firm-Joins-Consortium.aspxSilverStone Group Inc. has become a community bank advisor firm affiliated with the M Benefit Solutions – Bank Strategies division at M Financial Group.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Administrator-Chooses-Vendor.aspxCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Administrator-Chooses-Vendor.aspxCBCA Administrators Inc. has agreed to market wellness incentive programs from Bravo Wellness L.L.C. to client employers.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Personnel-Changes-Farmers-New-World-GreatWest-Others.aspxCoverage and Policy IssuesSpecialty LinesUndesignatedCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Personnel-Changes-Farmers-New-World-GreatWest-Others.aspxFarmers New World Life Insurance Company has hired Katherine Cody to be a senior vice president and chief financial officer.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Lincoln-Issues-CPP-Shares.aspxAutomation and TechnologyPersonal Lines CoverageSpecialty LinesCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Lincoln-Issues-CPP-Shares.aspxAn insurer says it has completed efforts to raise $2.1 billion in capital.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Affiliates-Join-Legacy-Team.aspxAutomation and TechnologySpecialty LinesCustomerService@sbmedia.com (ARTHUR D. POSTAL)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Affiliates-Join-Legacy-Team.aspxFederal regulators have picked securities affiliates of two insurers to help the government manage and dispose of real estate assets acquired from troubled financial institutions.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Kirk-Asks-Japan-To-Change.aspxAutomation and Technologyabell@nuco.com (ALLISON BELL)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Kirk-Asks-Japan-To-Change.aspxThe top U.S. trade negotiator says Japan needs to do more to open its market to U.S. insurers.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NY-Eyes-Suitability.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionSales and MarketingPersonal Lines Coverageabell@nuco.com (ALLISON BELL)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NY-Eyes-Suitability.aspxThe New York State Insurance Department has scheduled a series of 4 public hearings on annuity and life insurance sales suitability issues.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NY-Changes-Comp-Draft.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NY-Changes-Comp-Draft.aspxThe New York State Insurance Department has posted a rewrite of a proposed producer compensation transparency regulation.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Part-D-Web-Prices-Too-High.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Part-D-Web-Prices-Too-High.aspxMedicare Part D drug plan enrollees usually pay considerably less for prescription drugs than posted carrier drug prices indicate.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NAVA-Goes-To-DC.aspxAutomation and TechnologyPersonal Lines CoverageSpecialty LinesUndesignatedCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/NAVA-Goes-To-DC.aspxNAVA will be changing its name and conducting a “complete and total rebranding” July 20.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Coventry-Enters-Hong-Kong.aspxCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionSpecialty LinesUndesignatedCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Coventry-Enters-Hong-Kong.aspxA life settlement provider hopes to sell more longevity-based investments to institutional investors in the Asia-Pacific region.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Survey-DB-Plans-Have-Hope.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Survey-DB-Plans-Have-Hope.aspxMany of the U.S. employers that sponsor defined benefit pension plans want to keep them going.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Art-Lures-NAHU-Attendees.aspxCoverage and Policy IssuesMergers and AcquisitionCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Art-Lures-NAHU-Attendees.aspxAflac Inc. commissioned a painting of its spokesduck to get the attention of the agents and brokers attending the recent National Association of Health Underwriters convention in New York.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Conning-Health-Gain-To-Fall.aspxSpecialty LinesCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Conning-Health-Gain-To-Fall.aspxHealth insurers will collect more premiums this year but may generate lower operating profits.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Del-To-Limit-Health-Rates.aspxAutomation and TechnologyCustomerService@sbmedia.com (NU ONLINE NEWS SERVICE)Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Del-To-Limit-Health-Rates.aspxDelaware Gov. Jack Markell has signed a bill that could give the state insurance commissioner the authority to regulate health insurance rates.http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Bad-Sugar-Rising.aspxAutomation and TechnologyPersonal Lines CoverageRecruiting and Talent ManagementSpecialty Linesabell@nuco.com (ALLISON BELL)Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:00 PDThttp://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2009/7/Pages/Bad-Sugar-Rising.aspxThe teeth of privately insured older U.S. residents are getting better, but those residents’ high blood pressure and diabetes rates appear to be getting worse.