Life Insurance
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401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules Clarified, Deadline Delayed
By Andy StonehousePlan sponsors will now have until July 1 to meet the much-discussed regulations on 401(k) fee disclosure, following Department of Labor announcements Thursday on the final rulings.
February 02, 2012
Book Review: Khuda Buksh: The Pioneer of Life Insurance in Bangladesh by Muhammad Obaidur Rahim (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)An aspirational new book highlights the achievements of Khuda Buksh, who has been bringing the benefits of life insurance to the people of South Asia for forty years.
February 02, 2012
MetLife’s Michael Farrell to Move to Global Employee Benefits UnitMetropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, says it has reassigned Michael Farrell, the head of U.S. distribution. Henceforth, Farrell will occupy a position in MetLifes Global Employee Benefits unit, according to a company spokesperson.
February 02, 2012
MetLife’s Michael Farrell to Move to Global Employee Benefits UnitMetropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, says it has reassigned Michael Farrell, the head of U.S. distribution. Henceforth, Farrell will occupy a position in MetLifes Global Employee Benefits unit, according to a company spokesperson.
February 02, 2012
Death Master File Under Scrutiny at House HearingA watchdog at the Social Security Administration testified today that there are about 1,000 cases each month in which a living individual is mistakenly included in the agencys Death Master File.
February 02, 2012
Help for a Family of OneMore adult Americans are living single. Are you making sure they have appropriate life insurance coverage?
February 02, 2012
Help for a Family of OneMore adult Americans are living single. Are you making sure they have appropriate life insurance coverage?
February 02, 2012
Allianz Gives $1.6 Million to Local Charities in 2011Allianz Life contributed more than $1.6 million in 2011 to Twin Cities-based nonprofit organizations focused primarily on financial literacy and senior services.