Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Hit the Gas
By Warren S. HerschThe recent debate among state insurance commissioners as to the regulatory status of contingent deferred annuities has focused advisors attention on new solutions that, if demand takes off, could significantly boost the market for insurance products in the retirement income planning space.
May 31, 2012
Sterne Agee Adds Wealth and Estate Management GroupCEO says firm aims to meet client needs beyond traditional brokerage services.
May 31, 2012
Sun Life Financial, PVI Teaming on Joint VentureSun Life hopes partnership will broaden its reach in Asia.
May 31, 2012
Sun Life Financial, PVI Teaming on Joint VentureSun Life hopes partnership will broaden its reach in Asia.
May 31, 2012
Facing Down the Bankers (New York Times)Better Markets is a nonprofit going toe-to-toe with the financial industry pushing for strict interpretation of the Dodd-Frank law.
May 31, 2012
Jackson Acquires SRLC From Swiss ReJackson National Life Insurance Co. has acquired a U.S. subsidiary of Swiss Re for $621 million in an effort to grow its traditional life insurance servicing business.
May 31, 2012
Week in Pictures | June 1, 2012Consumer confidence takes a hit, mail order Salmonella, another spike in unemployment and insurers inadvertently aiding Iran's nuclear program. This and more in this week's Week in Pictures.
May 31, 2012
ASPPA Criticizes Dēmos Report Conclusions on 401(k) Plan CostsThe American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries is questioning the conclusions of a report that claims the fees associated with 401(k) defined contribution plans outweigh the popular savings vehicles benefits.