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• Obamacare Survey Finds Knowledge Gaps

  By __delete  |  April 12, 2013

  Most Americans don't know much, including 90% that don't know the launch date of exchanges.

• HHS Toughens HIPAA Violation Penalties

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  April 10, 2013

  Civil penalties top out at $1.5 million. Rule for self-funded group health plans allows penalties against covered entity by a business associate acting as agent.

• Driven by Weather, Insured Losses in 2012 Hit $77 Billion Globally

  By Mark Ruquet  |  March 28, 2013

  Nine of 10 most expensive events were in the United States, including $35 billion from Sandy and largest drought claims ever.

• Obamacare Still Unclear to Most Small Business Owners: Survey

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  March 27, 2013

  eHealth poll of business owners show more than half still misunderstand the employee mandate.

• Half of Employers Plan 2013 Hiring: Report

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  March 25, 2013

  Only 19% say they expect staff cuts this year, according to TalentKeepers report.

• More Than Half of British Pre-Retirees Haven't Saved for Retirement

  By Paul Aven Gladych  |  March 25, 2013

  J.P. Morgan Asset Management says British pre-retirees are in even worse shape than their American counterparts.

• Obamacare Turns 3: HHS Secretary Sings its Praises

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  March 19, 2013

  Obama administration is praising Affordable Care Act for slowing down health costs while providing more value for consumers.

• High Anxiety: Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Anxious about Retirement Savings

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  March 14, 2013

  Templeton-sponsored survey finds stress on the rise, with 37% saying they were more concerned about outliving assets, making sacrifices than last year.

• Ceres: Insurers Acknowledge Climate Change, Not Prepared for Threats

  By Anya Khalamayzer  |  March 12, 2013

  Preparedness study finds gap between recognition and reaction when it comes to extreme weather risks.

• Gender Gap Closing in Retirement Savings: Survey

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  March 6, 2013

  Women are catching up with men when it comes to what they have saved and the rate at which they’re saving.