Editor's Blog: Somebody Has to Say It -UPDATE
By Staff WriterAt the request of the A.M. Best legal department, certain details from yesterday's Gamut have been eliminated. This only deepens the skepticism we should have of ratings agencies in general.
August 10, 2011
August 10 Markets' Freefall More Eurocentric Than AmericanWatching the market give up its hard-earned gains from Tuesday was certainly painful, and most likely due to events in Europe, not the United States.
August 10, 2011
Despite Economic Turmoil, Advisors' Businesses Are GrowingAdvisorsaccustomed to putting their clients interests firstare keeping the needs of their business top of mind.
August 10, 2011
What the Fed's Action May Mean: Another Round of QE?Why valuations could get even more compelling; Treasury believes in "growth before austerity"
August 09, 2011
Little did I knowA little more than a week ago, I had the privilege of acting as master of ceremonies for the annual symposium of my friends at the Florida Association of Health Underwriters.
August 09, 2011
LIMRA: Single mothers face insurance issuesDespite some misconceptions, single mothers earn middle-class wages. But many believe they are underinsured.
August 09, 2011
Analyst: Life Companies Still StrongThe U.S. government may be having financial discipline problems, but big, publicly traded U.S. life insurers look good.
August 09, 2011
LIMRA: Single mothers face insurance issuesDespite some misconceptions, single mothers earn middle-class wages. But many believe they are underinsured.
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