Life Insurance
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Securian Trust names Schuller manager of Wealth Management Services
By Staff WriterJason Schuller of Minneapolis was appointed senior vice president with responsibility for the new Wealth Management Services unit at Securian Trust Company, NA.
October 03, 2011
Falling U.S. wages threaten consumer spending (Bloomberg News)Bad news for workers and retailers. With less money in their pockets, consumer confidence is definitely down. Several economic indicators show that take-home pay, personal income and household income are falling or have dropped to record lows not seen in many years. Therefore, even those with a job are expected...
October 03, 2011
Selling the StoryThe insurance industry has never been accused of telling its own story particularly well, or even connecting with its audience. But some recent ad campaigns suggest that the industry--and its customers--are finally getting the message
October 03, 2011
Top 10 (Surprisingly) Best Cities for RetireesThe Center for a Secure Retirements list of cities had several great choices and a few real head-scratchers.
October 03, 2011
Boomers Getting All the MailThe 31-45 age group is not being directly marketed to as it should according to Mintel Comperemedia.
October 03, 2011
Gen Re Study Reveals 4% Premium Gain in Group Life ResultsCarriers reporting total group life results experienced an increase in earned premium of 4% compared to mid-year 2010.
October 03, 2011
Dividend Payment to Harbinger Subsidiary Clears HurdleThe Maryland Insurance Administration has okayed a $20 million dividend payment to a wholly owned subsidiary of Harbinger Group Inc.
October 03, 2011
MetLife Survey: Gaps Remain in Special Needs PlanningThe number of special needs trusts set up by caregivers has grown by nearly 21%nearly double number recorded in 2005, a new report concludes.