A case of irrational calm?
By Staff WriterNot everyone can be as prescient as Alan Greenspan, especially Ben Bernanke. His effort to predict the consequences of the sub-prime mess have been less...
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Managed accounts in the boomer portfolio
May 28, 2008
Despite Citi's selloff, SIVs still safeWe've been closely following the structured investment market in the wake of the subprime mess, and word comes this week that Citigroup has slashed the...
May 28, 2008
Industry players settle lawsuitsTwo Assurant health insurers, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Time Insurance Company, are required to implement a corrective action plan to remedy alleged violations of Connecticut short-term health insurance regulations. In addition to the
May 28, 2008
Insuring your clients' retirementDisability insurance protects clients who are injured and unable to work, but missing only a few years of contributions can leave retirement accounts underfunded. Retirement-contribution...
May 28, 2008
Boomer health and wellness14% - Percent of people, aged 50 to 64, who are prevented from working due to disability. 19,225 - Number of shoulder replacements performed and paid...

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