Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
What if Ben Bernanke Owned a SPIA?
By Maria WoodLow interest rates may be great for refinancing homeowners like the Fed chairman. But what if he owned a single premium immediate annuity?
September 10, 2012
More Boomers Aspire to Careers with Social PurposeHere go the baby boomers again, reinventing themselves and bucking tradition as they bear down on retirement.
September 10, 2012
NAIFA President Blasts Internal Discord at Annual Meeting in Las VegasAs the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) endeavors to rally its members this week to protect the industry's interests in coming legislative battles, the association is facing a threat that could undermine its advocacy efforts: discord within its own ranks.
September 10, 2012
NAIFA President Blasts Internal Discord at Annual Meeting in Las VegasAs the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) endeavors to rally its members this week to protect the industry's interests in coming legislative battles, the association is facing a threat that could undermine its advocacy efforts: discord within its own ranks.
September 10, 2012
Hearsay Social takes out insurance; adds Allstate to client listHearsay Social's most profitable client segment? Insurance companies.
September 10, 2012
19 alarming things we learned about financial literacy in AmericaAmericans wont be winning any gold medals for financial knowledge.
September 10, 2012
ING Helps DC Advisors Rise Above Competition in New World of Fee DisclosureINGs new program offers practical guidance on how advisors can create a value proposition and a service commitment that address the needs of plan sponsors.
September 10, 2012
Many Americans Misinformed About the Cost of Life InsuranceThe pervading misconception that life insurance is unaffordable for most people reared its head again, with 45% of adults telling an InsuranceQuotes.com poll that they feel that life insurance costs too much.