Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Analysts: That Briar Patch Looks Good to Us
By Staff WriterFederal budget negotiations that increase tax rates for higher income consumers could be good for U.S. life insurers, securities analysts say.
September 20, 2011
NAIC to Speak Up for MedigapThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners is about to mount a fierce battle to defend the Medicare supplement insurance program against any efforts to cut coverage or revamp plan design.
September 20, 2011
An Annuity-Based Estate PlanSuccessful estate planning will transfer clients' assets to heirs and beneficiaries quickly, with minimal tax liability.
September 20, 2011
Another plan that will never become lawPresident Obama laid out his deficit reduction package on Monday, calling for $1.5 trillion in new taxes as part of a plan to save $3.2 trillion over the next decade.
September 20, 2011
Dodd-Frank: Consumer Groups Blast SEC Swap Conduct ProposalThe Consumer Federation of America is leading a coalition of groups that wants federal regulators to make the rules governing swaps involving pension plans and endowments as strict as possible.
September 20, 2011
How to make sense of global gloomMark Dodson, CFA, shares his thoughts on the current economic climate.
September 20, 2011
Declaring Independence? Schwab Offers Aid for Advisors Considering MoveTo help advisors considering independence, Schwab Advisor Services released a white paper on Tuesday outlining the various legal and regulatory issues theyll face in the transition.
September 20, 2011
3 Things Advisors Should Do Now to Help Clients Plan for RetirementTo attract and keep clients, the steps you should be taking now to help pre-retirees plan for a more secure future.