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A company executive suggested that some competitors may have underpriced their coverage.

With extensive damage to homes and property, the IRS is allowing 401(k) plan participants in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia to take out special disaster distributions from their retirement accounts.

BofA employees filed a lawsuit last week, alleging that the company mismanaged its 401(k) plan by using assets forfeited by former workers for its own financial benefit, in yet another fiduciary forfeiture lawsuit.

Insurers argue that prior authorization is a critical tool for managing excessive or wasteful use of health care services and keeping costs (and ultimately, premiums) in check.

Allstate's group health business is still up for sale.

Following a companion bill introduced in the Senate last year, the House has introduced legislation that removes barriers for employers to begin offering employer-sponsored retirement plans to employees aged 18 to 21.