Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Now What? 11 Things to Do with Your Old iPhone
By Barbara OrtutayMillions of people will likely buy new iPhones once Apple announces a new model as expected on Wednesday. That leaves the question: What should you do with your old one?
September 11, 2012
Latest AIG Stock Sale Means Government Has Been Repaid for BailoutThe latest sale of American International Group stock now underway by the U.S. Treasury means that the federal government has fully recouped its investment in the company and has in fact made $15.1 billion, AIG and Treasury officials said Tuesday afternoon.
September 11, 2012
Ohio Seeks Comments on Proposed LTCI ChangeThe Buckeye State wants to make it easier for insurers to get existing policies into its partnership program.
September 11, 2012
NAIC to Adopt Use of Cross-border Surveillance ToolThe Financial Stability Board recommended adoption of the LEI by March 2013 and the NAIC says it is on track to do so.
September 11, 2012
The barrier to breaking up the banksUsing federally insured deposits is one way big banks can keep their borrowing costs down, which is one of the big reasons they don't want to talk break-up.
September 11, 2012
Due to Economic Downturn, Grandparents Providing Financial SupportSixty-two percent of grandparents have provided supplemental financial support to their grandchildren over the last five years, mostly for education and investments and at an average cost of $8,289 according to a recent study.
September 10, 2012
What if Ben Bernanke Owned a SPIA?Low 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
Market Update: Survivorship Life InsuranceA detailed look at where survivorship life products stand in today's market according to the latest Full Disclosure survey.