Regulators Favor Guideline For VA Reserving
By Jim ConnollyByReserving requirements for variable annuities with guarantees would be most effectively accomplished through a guideline, regulators say.The decision to pursue a guideline followed a discussion ...
May 20, 2004
Rapid Growth Seen For 529 PlansBySection 529 plans, a major college funding and estate planning tool for boomers and their parents, are poised for rapid growth, says a new study.Assets ...
May 20, 2004
Financing Boomers Move To EntrepreneurshipBySome boomers plan to be entrepreneurs when they retire from full-time work.For example, they plan to do consulting, set up a small photo or art ...
May 20, 2004
L20 Boomer 529 text box ttWHAT'S AHEADAmong other trends predicted in FRC's 529 plan research report: New 529 plan providers will enter the business as smaller vendors exit because of ...
May 20, 2004
SEC Announces VA Enforcement ActionsNU Online News Service, May 20, 2004, 2:43 p.m. EDT -- NASD, Washington, has fined 3 securities firms in connection with allegations of problems ...
May 20, 2004
Agents Need Motivation To Overcome FearUser group president cites concern about obsolescence as technology advancesby Ara C. TremblyWhile the AMS Users' Group national conference in Indianapolis last month saw multiple ...
May 20, 2004
Life Industry Surplus Gain In 03 Was The Highest In 10 YearsLife Industry Surplus Gain In 03 Was The Highest In 10 Years The 16.4% gain was fueled by strong operating earnings and positive net capital ...