Regulation

The new rule will lead to lower built-in commissions, enhanced agent/adviser education, and increased regulation of indexed annuities.

As the Department of Labor’s new regulation takes effect, employers need to prepare.

Individuals signing up for plans this year are facing not only rising premiums, but also fewer options to choose from after several big insurers pulled out from some of the markets created under the Affordable Care Act.

Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.

As the Department of Labor’s new regulation takes effect, employers need to prepare.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorney Norbert Kugele.

Consultant Zack Pace says benefits professionals need to use the duck test to eliminate health plan penalty risks.

Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.

Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.