Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Ala. Judge Acquits Man Accused in Honeymoon Death
By Jay ReevesIn an unusual ruling, judge says prosecutors didn't prove the man intentionally killed his wife to collect on a life insurance policy.
February 23, 2012
Retirement Ready — or Not? (Vanguard)"Whenever the topic turns to retirement in America, the language is fairly dismal," writes Steve Utkus. Case in point: a new report finds that 40% of baby boomers aren't prepared for retirement.
February 23, 2012
The End of Trusts?Despite the current estate tax climate, there are still valid reasons advisors should have this structure in their arsenal.
February 23, 2012
Cerulli: Sector Mutual Fund, ETF Flows Declined 5.2% in 2011The report finds that sector mutual funds and ETFs attracted $25.3 billion in 2011. This is down 5.2% from 2010's net inflow of $26.7 billion.
February 23, 2012
Allianz Life's Operating Profit Dips 9% in 2011Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, posted an operating profit of $428 million for its 2011 financial year, a decline of 9% from $472 million in 2010. Allianz Life also improved its capital position, reporting regulatory risked-based capital ratio growth from 294% to 361%, an increase of 67...
February 23, 2012
Week in Pictures | February 24, 2012The number of people seeking unemployment remained at a four-year low, another medicine recall, Allianz announces a gaping fourth quarter loss and Romney and Santorum yuk it up during the last debate before decisive primaries in Arizona and Michigan.
February 22, 2012
Think Tank Looks at Attitudes About DeathThe percentage of California residents who die at home has increased considerably since 1989.
February 22, 2012
Romney Calls for 20% Income Tax CutsRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Wednesday called for 20 percent across-the-board cuts in personal income tax rates as part of a program to help the economy grow.