Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
California Agent Arrested on Charges of Financial Elder Abuse
By Warren S. HerschCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced the arrest of Frank J. Conlon, 73, charging the Los Angeles-based agent of two felony counts for allegedly defrauded seniors and embezzling premium funds in excess of $1 million.
April 26, 2012
Key Findings of fi360-AdvisorOne Fiduciary Survey of AdvisorsBoth brokers and advisors in our second annual AdvisorOne-fi360 Fiduciary Survey agree on much, but the findings suggest a disconnect between registered reps and their leaders.
April 26, 2012
Sell in May And Go AwayMay can sometimes bring a market downturn, but does that mean you should get out?
April 25, 2012
Is the Treasury Run Over?Since the beginning of the year, its been a Tale of Two Cities for U.S. stocks and long-term U.S. Treasuries.
April 25, 2012
Aflac Stock Soars After Strong First QuarterInsurance company Aflac Inc. stock soared at mid-afternoon trading Wednesday after the company reported that its profit more than doubled on a surprise increase in sales in Japan.
April 25, 2012
Bill Introduced to Make FINRA Self-RegulatingLegislation has been introduced that will lay the groundwork for the Financial Industry Regulator Authority to become a self-regulatory organization for investment advisers.
April 25, 2012
Consumers Drastically Overestimate Life Insurance CostsConsumers are confused about the cost of life insurance, overestimating its cost by nearly three times, a report from LIMRA and the LIFE Foundation found.
April 25, 2012
Power Up! — Phrases to Overcome ObjectionsWimpy words won't help you sell anything. But these five power phrases might.