Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Learning to live with (and love) suitability
By staff Writer"Suitability" looms big in every producer's mind. Your application arrived in the company's mail receptacle via the first delivery of the day. By mid-morning, it is working its way straight to the suitability committee to be
August 31, 2008
Helping to protect veterans' LTC coverageQ. I sell LTC insurance in an area with a lot of veterans. I know the Veterans' Administration will pay for LTC coverage in certain situations, which certainly affects my sales. What kind of coverage does the VA provide? A. The
August 27, 2008
Boomer earnings2015 - Estimated earnings peak for early boomers, compared with 2025 for late boomers. $90,000 - Estimated peak earnings for early boomers, compared with...
August 21, 2008
Changing savings strategies58%: Percentage of independent registered investment advisers who expect the S&P 500 to rise in the next six months. 57%: Percentage who attribute that rise to falling energy prices in the second half of the year. 71%: Percentage
August 01, 2008
Earnings: CIGNA, American, OthersAn acquisition and strong disability claims management helped profits at CIGNA Corp. during the second quarter.Here is a summary of the latest insurance industry earnings ...
July 30, 2008
Earnings: Unum, Prudential, OthersInvestment gains and stronger U.S. group disability results helped Unum Group Corp. increase profits during the second quarter.Here is a summary of the latest insurance ...
July 30, 2008
Earnings: Unum, Prudential, OthersInvestment gains and stronger U.S. group disability results helped Unum Group Corp. increase profits during the second quarter.Here is a summary of the latest insurance ...
July 23, 2008
Earnings: WellPoint, Aflac, OthersStock repurchases helped WellPoint Inc. increase earnings per share during the second quarter even though total profits fell.Here is a summary of the latest earnings ...