Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Whitney Houston (1963-2012)
By Bill CoffinThere are few things as depressing as wasted talent, which is why Whitney Houstons sudden death on February 12 came as equal parts shock and relief to the world of pop music.
February 10, 2012
Slideshow: How Producer Education Pays DividendsEducation doesnt cost it pays. This slideshow offers some quick insight about the tangible benefits of being a well-trained producer from some highly successful industry professionals.
February 10, 2012
Financial Services Chairman Under Probe for Possible Insider Trading (The Hill)House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) is under investigation for possible insider trading violations.
February 10, 2012
Analysis: U.S. Healthcare Stocks Face Obstacles after 2011 Run (Reuters)After beating the market in 2011, healthcare stocks may struggle for a repeat performance this year as cash-strapped Americans keep putting off use of medical services and investors seek out faster growth stocks as the economy improves.
February 10, 2012
The 25 Documents You Need Before You Die (Wall Street Journal)As multiple states continue to investigate whether some of the country's largest insurers have failed to pay out unclaimed life insurance benefits to beneficiaries, the rationale for carefully planning your death dossier has become critically clear.
February 10, 2012
The Worst (and Best) of Times for Annuity ProvidersCheer up, annuity providers. There is a silver lining to this cloudy market, says Deloittes Sam Friedman.
February 10, 2012
Investing, Fast and SlowDo you make investment decisions based on quick, intuitive thinking or longer, more complex meditation. Here's why one of these methods always comes out on top.
February 10, 2012
LTCI Watch: Not Targeted for GrowthInsurers need to get together and figure out how to make long-term care insurance programs sustainable.