Life Insurance
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Far from home
By Warren S. HerschAs U.S. life insurers look to expand their presence overseas in the year ahead, the untapped potential and robust growth of a number of emerging markets beckon.
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.
December 31, 2012
Far from homeAs U.S. life insurers look to expand their presence overseas in the year ahead, the untapped potential and robust growth of a number of emerging markets beckon.
December 31, 2012
Sen. Reid says cliff negotiations continue, as experts see no deal before deadlineExperts are divided as to whether lawmakers will act in time.