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Senate Republicans to Add ACA Mandate Fight to Tax Fight
By Allison BellHatch apologized to Senate Finance members about the sudden changes but said, "This is the way it is."
November 14, 2017
Chubb Executive Now Heads Insurtech Standards GroupJ. Spero Zacharias helps run a division that writes non-ACA health insurance products.
November 13, 2017
Scott Kicks Off Battle Over Senate Tax Bill Life ProvisionsScott would change provisions related to life reserves, proration and the cost of acquiring customers.
November 13, 2017
The U.S. Yield Curve Is Flattening and Here's Why It MattersInsurers invest the reserves backing life and annuity contracts mainly in high-grade corporate bonds.
November 13, 2017
3 Trends a Voya Distribution Executive Sees NowOne thing Chad Tope sees is more consumer willingness to accept some market risk.
November 10, 2017
6 Ways the Senate Tax Bill Could Juice the Life SectorWhat if they make lemonade out of the lemons, and you're the lemons?
November 10, 2017
China's Boom or Bust Market Seen Tempered by 401(k)-Style FundsLeaders hope the accounts will push more money into long-term funds.
November 10, 2017
Junk-Bond Rout Snowballed After Wall Street Called Late CycleThe supply is strong, and the earnings of the issuers have been weak.