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IRS Ruling Could Saddle Multinational Life Insurers With Big Tax Bills
By Allison BellIn theory, the change could increase life insurers' 2018 federal income tax spending by 25%.
August 02, 2018
LTCI Issuers May Be Counting on Health Improvement That Isn't Coming: PrudentialThe company is adding $1.4 billion to reserves to adjust for lack of morbidity gains.
August 01, 2018
Fixed Annuity Group Still Looking for a PresidentThe successful candidate need not move to Washington but must prepared to travel, a lot.
August 01, 2018
Life Insurers' Favorite Bonds Should Be Fine: S&PWhen BBB issuers have failed in the past, they usually failed slowly, the rating agency says.
August 01, 2018
Rate Hikes Help Push Genworth LTCI Premium Revenue HigherThe company is still trying to complete the China Oceanwide deal.
July 31, 2018
What If Your Annuity Client Ends Up Using Medicaid to Pay for Care?For some, getting quick access to Medicaid nursing home benefits may be important.
July 31, 2018
5 Risks That Any Issuer of an Indexed Annuity GWMB Rider Has to Think AboutHere's what a strategist told regulators about how issuers see their challenges.
July 30, 2018
401(k) Participation Surges at Small Businesses and Deferral Rates RiseAlso, many millennials lack a plan, and one firm shows employees how to curb health costs to help retirement savings.