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ACLI, ASPPA Speak Outside Official Event (Corrected)
By Matt BradyThe American Council of Life Insurers and the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries wish they were playing a more prominent role in the ...
March 01, 2006
Survey: Brokers Want SupportBrokers wish they understood insurers better.Researchers at ING U.S. Financial Services, Atlanta, have published data supporting that conclusion in a report based on a survey ...
March 01, 2006
Survey: Brokers Want SupportBrokers wish they understood insurers better.Researchers at ING U.S. Financial Services, Atlanta, have published data supporting that conclusion in a report based on a survey ...
February 28, 2006
On the air advocateKim Magdalein doesn't remember FDR's fireside radio chats, but some of the seniors who hear Magdalein's radio show just might. The 21-year industry veteran and principal at Magdalein Stratton and Associates Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla., runs a
February 28, 2006
Be the teacherHow do you break through to your prospects or clients? We all know that the No. 1 rule is to show that you care about their lives both personally and financially. But, you need to prove that you're more than just a good listener. You need to prove
February 28, 2006
Are your clients' annuities ready?If you take the time to look it up, the dictionary defines an annuity as "the annual payment of an allowance of income." Spin that into the broader world of the financial sphere, however, and you'll arrive at something Take that one step further
February 28, 2006
Who are you?Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, caffeine. Alone, these ingredients mean nothing, but attach the name Coca-Cola and hundreds of images are instantly conjured up: the smell of summer
February 28, 2006
Planning for families with special needsMary Anne Ehlert launched her company, Protected Tomorrows, to fill a growing niche in the financial services industry - families with special needs. And she has first-hand experience - her sister suffered from cerebral palsy. Based on her own