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MetLife profit climbs to $1.37 billion on Chile, derivatives
By Zachary TracerMetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, said second-quarter profit more than doubled on gains from derivatives and the Chilean business acquired last year.
July 31, 2014
Survey: U.S. insurers gearing up for growth, tech advancementInvestment in technology is the number one priority for 60 percent of respondents.
July 31, 2014
Advisor forecast: Russell 1000 stocks to rise 6.3 percentThe report indicates that 82 percent of advisors are optimistic about equity markets over the next three years.
July 31, 2014
Unum increases group disability salesThe long-term care insurance claim ratio also improved.
July 31, 2014
Stocks slide amid global selloff as Exxon, Micron tumbleThe S&P 500 slid 1.3 percent to 1,944.22 at 11:15 EDT, dropping below its average price over the past 50 days.
July 31, 2014
7 marketing clichés to avoidThese overused phrases make prospects roll their eyes instead of paying attention to your message.
July 31, 2014
Is it time to start Yelping? Part 2If you havent heard of Yelp yet, you soon will. Here are 2 reasons to skip this consumer-review site for the time being.
July 30, 2014
Many boomers exploring retirement withdrawal strategies [infographic]Of those who have a withdrawal strategy 51 percent have considered a tax-deferred, fixed or variable annuity.