Life Insurance
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ASPPA, NTSAA Oppose SEC Municipal Advisor Proposal
By Arthur D. PostalASPPA and the NTSAA say a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission municipal advisor regulation proposal exceeds the intent of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
April 13, 2011
SEC May Postpone Midsize Advisor Jurisdiction ShiftThe Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a staff request that it delay until the first quarter of 2012 the date by which midsize advisors must transfer to state regulation.
April 13, 2011
Campaign aims to raise LTC awarenessInsurance professionals are being urged to participate in a national awareness campaign to inform the public about long-term care insurance (LTCI) needs.
April 13, 2011
NAIFA Blasts Labor Fiduciary DefinitionA proposed definition of retirement plan fiduciary could limit consumer access to investment education and advice, according to officials at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
April 13, 2011
New York Life Sponsors Little League BaseballNew York Life Insurance Company has become the exclusive life insurance sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball.
April 13, 2011
GAO: Dozens of Federal Programs Promote Financial LiteracyMore than 20 federal agencies and more than 50 federal programs and initiatives are trying to promote financial literacy, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
April 13, 2011
Houses Passes PPACA Prevention Fund Repeal Bill (UPDATED)Members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted 236-183 Wednesday to pass H.R. 1217, a bill that would repeal a public health fund created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
April 13, 2011
Panel: Middle market key to industry growthThe middle market will drive future life insurance industry growth, according to a panel of executives at LIMRA's 2011 Life Insurance Conference yesterday.