Annuities
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Dodd-Frank: Aguilar Calls for Unified Standards
By Allison BellPension fund managers and other "sophisticated investors" may need the protection of a fiduciary standard as much as the little guys, Luis Aguilar says.
September 22, 2010
H.R. 5297: Partial Annuitization Measure to Go to ObamaMembers of the House today voted 237-187 to approve H.R. 5297, a bill that includes a provision that could make it easier for annuity holders to annuitize a portion of the assets held in a contract.
September 22, 2010
Dealing with a Low-Interest-Rate Environment: Annuity LadderingThe solution to the current low-interest rate environment may be annuity laddering, which balances the need to generate income while not locking in too much money for the long term.
September 21, 2010
New York Department Fines LernerThe New York State Insurance Department has fined a financial advisory firm $255,000 in connection with product replacement moves.
September 21, 2010
New York Department Fines LernerThe New York State Insurance Department has fined a financial advisory firm $255,000 in connection with product replacement moves.
September 21, 2010
Dealing with a Low-Interest-Rate Environment: Annuity LadderingThe solution to the current low-interest rate environment may be annuity laddering, which balances the need to generate income while not locking in too much money for the long term.
September 20, 2010
Hancock Plans to Raise LTC Rates 40%John Hancock Life Insurance Company is telling distributors it plans to raise rates for in-force long term care insurance policies 40%.
September 20, 2010
IMSA Board Calls for TransformationThe Insurance Marketplace Standards Association board wants to replace IMSA with the Life Insurers' Forum for Ethics and Compliance, a group that would focus on helping life compliance professionals do their jobs.