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By Arthur D. Postal and Elizabeth D. FestaComing off of one of the most contentious general elections in recent history, the life and health insurance industry was dealt a series of stinging defeats, most notably in the re-election of President Barack Obama, who goes into his second term with a substantial mandate and, critics fear, little reason...
January 01, 2013
House passes fiscal cliff dealIn a late vote, the House overwhelmingly approved compromise legislation that, amongst other provisions, makes the current estate tax policy permanent, with one minor change.
January 01, 2013
Senate makes estate tax permanentIn the wake of the Senate's early morning vote to pass a bill averting the so-called fiscal cliff, the industry reacts.
December 31, 2012
5 tips to sharpen your brand voiceDo you have a consistent and recognizable social-media voice?
December 31, 2012
BattleplansComing off of one of the most contentious general elections in recent history, the life and health insurance industry was dealt a series of stinging defeats, most notably in the re-election of President Barack Obama, who goes into his second term with a substantial mandate and, critics fear, little reason...
December 31, 2012
Must go fasterAt the National Underwriter Executive Conference held in New York last December, ING CEO Butch Britton spoke about the many challenges facing the life insurance business, focusing on a number of problems that are just waiting to hit critical mass. Some have, already. All demand the attention of an industry...
December 31, 2012
Treasury selling remainder of AIG stockThe Treasury Department is selling its remaining 16 percent of the common shares of American International Group (AIG), hopefully putting paid to its tumultuous 50-month shotgun financial tryst with the global insurer.