Life Insurance
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5 Myths About Emerging Markets (Wall Street Journal)
By Staff WriterIt's no secret that emerging-markets countries like China, Russia, and India have been growing much faster than the U.S. economy, yet many are surprised to hear that investors with money in these markets may not have come out on top this year.
December 09, 2011
Tax Benefits of 529 Plans Vary Widely (Wall Street Journal)Contributions to a 529 college savings plan, while risky in a tumultuous market, can deliver big savings for investors -- but it depends on what state they're in.
December 09, 2011
A First Look at the Rogue's GalleryAs National Underwriter prepares its list of the 2012 Rogue's Gallery of the life/health industry's biggest public enemies, who should make the list? Who should be spared? And which rogue should rule them all?
December 09, 2011
Fitch Maintains Evolving Status on ING GroupCiting a $1.1 billion 4Q charge, the ratings agency stands by its Evolving status
December 09, 2011
Redefining the Concept of “Rich” in AmericaThe Occupy Wall Street activists have been calling for the heads of the "1 Percent," but average Americans see the definition of "rich" in more realistic terms.
December 09, 2011
New Legislation Tries to Pose Serious Threat to Federal Insurance PowersA panel of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) today reported out legislation to the full committee that would significantly restrict the ability of federal regulators to get financial information from insurance companies.
December 09, 2011
New Legislation Tries to Pose Serious Threat to Federal Insurance PowersA panel of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) today reported out legislation to the full committee that would significantly restrict the ability of federal regulators to get financial information from insurance companies.
December 09, 2011
Slideshow: Selling Processes of Top ProducersTop life insurance producers use systems to get from Point A to Point B. Weve rounded up a quick look at six different selling processes used by six different producers who have reached elite levels of success.