Economic Woes Threaten Insurance Data Security
By Ara C. TremblyIn tough economic times like these, people do what they have to do to put bread on the table, and inevitably some of those people turn to criminal activity as a source of income...
February 13, 2009
One in five Americans moving to "safe haven" investmentsNot surprisingly, consumers are taking a "safe haven" route in the current downturn, making the move from stocks and mutual funds to checking accounts, savings...
February 13, 2009
Broker satisfaction declines; Compensation No. 1 driver to switch firmsWhile generally satisfied with their careers, broker satisfaction at independent broker/dealers and wirehouses declined in 2008, according to National Financial's 4th Annual Broker and Advisors...
February 13, 2009
Employers refocus retirement benefits to save moneyEmployers are refocusing employee retirement benefits, turning to more cost-saving strategies. A new survey by Hewitt Associates shows employers are looking to automatic rebalancing and...
February 13, 2009
Happy President's DayThe staff members of National Underwriter and its sister publications want to wish you and your loved ones the happiest possible holiday
February 12, 2009
New president, same as the old presidentPaulson got whacked for his cluelessness; Geithner isn't any better. The shiny veneer has dropped from the much-ballyhooed Obama pick, and what we see isn't...
February 12, 2009
SEC requires new reporting languageThe Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring 500 companies, both in the United States and elsewhere, to file financial statements in a new interactive format...
February 12, 2009
IRS seeks comment on cost-basis guidanceThe IRS is requesting input on implementing the cost-basis reporting requirements included in the bailout bill passed in October. Comments are due by March 2. Customers'...
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