The American Worker Plans, working with LifeStrive and the Allstate Workplace Division, have begun national marketing of an innovative program of wellness coupled with critical illness or cancer protection.  Under this program, you can offer a group package of critical ... [full story]

Despite months of turbulence at Bank of America Corp. " fallout from the Merrill Lynch deal, Ken Lewis being voted out as chairman, government sanctions and seemingly endless management turnover " the company’s stock has surged since early March. BofA’s shares ... [full story]

Louisiana’s top insurance regulator said Citizen’s Property Insurance Corp. will be able to post a $95 million bond so the state-backed carrier can appeal a crushing $92.8 million judgment. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said he was “certain” it would not be ... [full story]

An online poll of home and auto insurance customers has found there is a generally high rate of satisfaction among them with the companies that provide their coverage.  According to the public opinion study by Malvern, Pa.-based Insurance Research Council, 91 ... [full story]

The relationship between carrier and agent is as complex as it is longstanding. A new report from New York-based Novarica delves into the mysteries of the relationship to elucidate what factors make a carrier an agents’ top choice. The ... [full story]