Life Insurance
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NAIC: 22 States Join MetLife Settlement Agreement
By Michael K. StanleyAs expected, 22 state insurance departments have joined a settlement agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife).
May 16, 2012
Franklin Templeton: Over Half of Americans View Stocks as RiskyAsked to apply their current risk appetite to their investment allocation plans, 43% of U.S. respondents indicate they would seek to adjust their portfolio to be more conservative this year, while 19% would seek to be more aggressive.
May 16, 2012
Pru Hosts Peak Leadership ConferenceThe inaugural conference hopes to take underrepresented college students and introduce them to the financial services industry.
May 15, 2012
Americans Lack Understanding, Concern for Disabilities’ EffectsDespite the risks posed by disability in retirement, many Americans dont understand their chances of becoming disabled, a report released May 8 by the American College found.
May 15, 2012
Don Ritchie (1926-2012)Life insurance salesman Don Ritchie saved hundreds of people from committing suicide without any resources other than a huge heart, a willingness to help, and the courage to listen to those who had given up on life itself.
May 15, 2012
Don Ritchie (1926-2012)Life insurance salesman Don Ritchie saved hundreds of people from committing suicide without any resources other than a huge heart, a willingness to help, and the courage to listen to those who had given up on life itself.
May 15, 2012
Penn Mutual: More Women than Men Lag in Pursuit of Key Financial GoalsWhen asked about 13 financial goals they regard as extremely important or very important, more women than men say theyre behind in saving for kids college education, funding in-home care or nursing home care, and maintaining their lifestyle if they become disabled and are unable to work.