Life Insurance
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SEC Gets Court Order Against Investment Firm
By Warren S. HerschThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained an emergency court order in a case involving what officials say is a firm that has just been pretending to be active in the life settlement industry.
September 05, 2011
Two Minute WarningSurprise provisions of the Budget Control Act could leave advisors scrambling for quick fixes for their clients' portfolios
September 05, 2011
Do annual reviews, Columbo styleAs a result of frequent client contacts, my practice has grown through word-of-mouth introductions from satisfied clients.
September 05, 2011
California Set to Restrict RAA UseCalifornia has moved to keep life insurers from making retained asset accounts the default benefits payment mechanism.
September 05, 2011
Under SiegeIn just a few short months, what began as a probe by California and Florida into the claims-paying procedures of life insurance companies has turned into a nationwide effort to shake loose any and all unclaimed death benefits that have accumulated.
September 05, 2011
SEC Gets Court Order Against Investment FirmThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained an emergency court order in a case involving what officials say is a firm that has just been pretending to be active in the life settlement industry.
September 05, 2011
Daylight Savings TimeThe 2010 Tax Relief Act was supposed to give a two-year reprieve to the sunset of the Bush tax cuts. But will they do more harm than good?