Life Insurance
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Hartford Exiting Life Business
By Arthur D. PostalThe Hartford Insurance Group is exiting its life business in order to concentrate on its stronger property and casualty operations. The decision is a capitulation to hedge fund manager John Paulson, who has called for a split of the company's life and P&C operations to boost shareholder value.
March 21, 2012
Annuities TimelineIncome annuities are an ancient idea having a major resurgence in our market.
March 21, 2012
Annuities TimelineIncome annuities are an ancient idea having a major resurgence in our market.
March 20, 2012
AALTCI Courts Would-Be LTCI AgentsThe group hopes a new online center will attract individuals looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity.
March 20, 2012
Small Professional Firms Struggle with Regulatory RequirementsA recent poll found that 84 percent of professional service firms, such as law offices, medical practices and consulting agencies, say compliance with regulations is their most prominent concern when they consider what type of retirement plans, if any, they will sponsor for their employees.
March 20, 2012
Amid Wall Street Giants, a Firm Thinks Small and Exclusive (New York Times)New boutique investment banks resemble the original Wall Street model.
March 20, 2012
With More Blended Families, Estate Planning Gets Ugly (USA Today)Health-care costs, blended families making inheritances smaller.
March 20, 2012
4 Estate and Tax Planning Steps to Take in an Uncertain Year (AdvisorOne)Don't wait until year-end to start tax planning.