Annuities
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3 New Battles Over States' Sales Standards
By Allison BellThink you're safe because you just sell life insurance? Think harder.
March 26, 2018
Judge Certifies Class in Suit Against MetLife Over OvertimeThe allegations involve overtime for long-term disability insurance claims specialists.
March 26, 2018
Prudential Sues Philadelphia Bank Over Name TrademarkA small bank has gotten into a big fight over intellectual property
March 26, 2018
NAFA Drops Appeal Against DOL Fiduciary RuleThe recent 5th Circuit decision vacating the rule renders NAFA's case moot, the group says.
March 24, 2018
State Insurance Regulators Eye Their Rivals in BaselOther controversies at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' spring meeting include LTCI rate increases and variable annuity reserving rules.
March 23, 2018
Great-American Adds Variable Indexed AnnuityPurchasers can get a full prospectus, and an index menu that includes a gold index and a real estate index.
March 23, 2018
How State Guarantees Work For Current LTCI ClaimantsThe coverage limit for LTCI benefits is now at least $300,000 per covered policyholder in all states.
March 23, 2018
U.S. Corporate Borrowers Have an Overseas Investor ProblemU.S. insurers may have less non-U.S. competition for investment-grade U.S. bonds.