Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Get Ready To Be A Fiduciary
By Norse N. Blazzard, Judith A. HasenauerVarious legislative bodies and not a few regulators are moving at warp speed to impose "fiduciary duties" on salespeople in all segments of the financial services industry.
December 06, 2009
A New Competitive Advantage For AnnuitiesThe financial upheaval of the last two years created major strains on insurance company financials that have taken 2008 and the better part of 2009 to address.
December 04, 2009
N.Y. Producer Group Threatens Suit On Comp RuleThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York has threatened legal action against the New York State Insurance Department over a proposed producer compensation rule the agency posted Wednesday.
December 04, 2009
Schapiro Wants Full Disclosure On CompThe head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says financial professionals should provide investors with clear information about their compensation.
December 04, 2009
Schapiro Wants Full Disclosure On CompThe head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says financial professionals should provide investors with clear information about their compensation.
December 03, 2009
MassMutual Expands Sales ForceMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company says it has increased the number of financial professionals in the field by 9% during each of the past 3 years.
December 03, 2009
House OKs Pomeroy Estate Tax BillMembers of the House today voted 220-200 to pass H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 bill.
December 03, 2009
MassMutual Expands Sales ForceMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company says it has increased the number of financial professionals in the field by 9% during each of the past 3 years.