Another One Bites the Dust
By Christina Pellett, Christina PellettYesterday, the long term care insurance world received news that yet another carrier would be leaving its midst by the end of 2011: Guardian Life ...
February 08, 2011
Call for NominationsQuick message, people. Benefits Selling, a sister publication to National Underwriter, has extended its deadline for nominations for the Broker of the Year award to ...
February 08, 2011
With Lack of Funding, Congress Is 'Pulling the Rug Out' From Mary SchapiroJust as Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro is again airing complaints that the SEC’s dire funding situation is wreaking havoc…
February 08, 2011
Rising Rates Should Accelerate Equity, Commodity Price DivergenceChina’s recent decision to raise the one year Yuan lending rate 25 basis points to 6.06% last night, most likely to fight increases in consumer…
February 08, 2011
Continuing Duty of Care Under Section 913: For Whom the Fat Lady SingsA missing topic of conversation on the fiduciary issues before the SEC: defining 'continuing duty of care'
February 07, 2011
More Super Bowl success: For advisors the little things are hugeIn last week's blog, I talked about preparing for the big game and how quarterbacks (and advisors) needed a "flight plan" to succeed.
February 07, 2011
One New Year's Resolution the Industry Must Act OnWith the new year now receding in memory, many producers and insurers have undoubtedly cast aside their 2011 resolutions.
February 07, 2011
Yield Spreads Augur Well for Equity, Muni GainsAccording to this WSJ article, the difference in the yield between junk bonds and Treasuries with similar maturities is at its smallest (about 1.3%) since…
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