Life Insurance
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By Robin S. Weinberger and Peter N. KatzUnlike the initial sale of life insurance, in the life settlement world a producer/broker owes a fiduciary duty to the client.
February 27, 2014
Life insurance tax reform revenue pegged at $39BThe proposed legislation touches variously on COLI, net operating losses, deductions and computation of tax reserves.
February 27, 2014
Prudential reveals dispute with Lawsky’s office on reservesPrudential Financial Inc. said the New York Department of Financial Services told the company that it may not be holding enough reserves to back variable annuities.
February 27, 2014
Prudential reveals dispute with Lawsky’s office on reservesPrudential Financial Inc. said the New York Department of Financial Services told the company that it may not be holding enough reserves to back variable annuities.
February 27, 2014
Lobbying fury begins over tax revamp with dim prospectsCamps draft proposal, if implemented, would be the most complete restructuring of the U.S. tax system since 1986.
February 27, 2014
Camp’s tax plan unlikely to pass but sure to ignite debateStrategists say the GOP is taking issue with Camps plan, in part because it hikes taxes on the rich and banks.
February 27, 2014
Financial firms respond to Camp tax proposalIn a letter to congressional leadership, a group of financial services firms said "a targeted tax on financial institutions" is "misguided" and "at odds with comprehensive tax reform."
February 27, 2014
Which is better for you: term or permanent life insurance?It may be difficult to decide between permanent and term life insurance. Here is what you need to know.