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The End of Money (Slate)
By Staff WriterA new book asks: Why do we need cash at all?
February 24, 2012
New York Curtails the Use of Retained Asset AccountsNew York State has become the first state to require life insurers to pay beneficiaries of life insurance claims immediately, effectively prohibiting the use of retained asset accounts.
February 24, 2012
Swiss Re L&H Operating Income Down Nearly 43%Operating income in Life & Health was $464 million compared with $810 million the previous year. The nearly 43% drop was in response to financial market volatility and increased cost in Admin Re.
February 24, 2012
Indexed Annuities: The Next Big Thing?Hard to think of an indexed annuity as a hot product, yet Conning Research says they are poised for growth. But providers face headwinds as well.
February 24, 2012
Thrivent Financial Posts 70% Earnings Gain in 2011Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis, reported net income in 2011 of $424 million, a 70% increase over the $249.3 million the company recorded in 2010. Thrivent Financials statutory revenue climbed to $7.9 billion, up 6% over 2010.
February 24, 2012
Thrivent Financial Posts 70% Earnings Gain in 2011Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis, reported net income in 2011 of $424 million, a 70% increase over the $249.3 million the company recorded in 2010. Thrivent Financials statutory revenue climbed to $7.9 billion, up 6% over 2010.
February 24, 2012
AIG Earnings on the RiseAmerican International Group earned profits in both its fourth quarter and for the entire year, and showed strong growth in its group retirement products and individual variable annuities.
February 24, 2012
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