The University of Michigan

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  Disability Insurance Observer: Visitability

  By Allison Bell  |  March 15, 2013

  Could insurance company portfolio managers help people stay in their homes longer?

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  Bernanke prods Congress to raise debt ceiling

  By Martin Crutsinger  |  January 15, 2013

  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says it's important Congress raise the nation's borrowing limit to avoid a potential default on U.S. debt.

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  US economy could withstand brief fall off cliff

  By Christopher S. Rugaber  |  December 13, 2012

  Economists expect a soft landing as long as both sides continue to negotiate in earnest after the deadline.

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  ACSI: customer satisfaction with life insurers attains record high

  By Warren S. Hersch and Michael K. Stanley  |  December 11, 2012

  Stable premiums helped to push customer satisfaction with life insurance companies to a record high, new research by The American Customer Satisfaction Index reveals.

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  AP-GfK Poll: Most see health law being implemented

  By Jennifer Agiesta and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar  |  September 26, 2012

  More people know the particulars of the law, but some misconceptions remain.

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  OneAmerica Retirement Continues Growth Trend

  By Noah Guillaume  |  August 1, 2012

  New sales are up 30% year-to-date over a record 2011; retention of existing business is over 95%.

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  The Hartford Unveils Practice Management Portfolio Program

  By Noah Guillaume  |  July 20, 2012

  Financial advisors will be better able to demonstrate their value following new federal regulations on the disclosure of fees associated with 401(k) and other defined contribution retirement plans.

• Stop multitasking!

  By Maribeth Kuzmeski  |  July 1, 2012

  Is it better to focus time and energy on one project to generate leads and new business? Or will you see more results by dividing your time and energy among 10 different projects to enhance your marketing?

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  LTCI Watch: 1in7 Got Coverage

  By Allison Bell  |  June 15, 2012

  Too few people who need long-term care have protection against the bills, but the number may be bigger than we generally think.

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  EBRI: 14% of Nursing Home Entrants Had LTCI

  By Allison Bell  |  June 14, 2012

  Medicaid still pays for twice as many patients, but private long-term care insurance plans are gaining.