Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
New York Insurance Dept. Tightens Standards
By Arthur D. PostalSuitability and senior designation standards for the sale of investment products have been tightened by the New York Insurance Department under new regulations finalized last month.
April 06, 2011
House Committee Bill Would Restrict Funding for State-Based ExchangesThe ability of the Obama administration to provide unlimited funds to states to establish health exchanges would be ended under legislation reported out by a House committee late Tuesday.
April 06, 2011
Editor's Blog: Kiss This!Nobody can sell big-ticket life insurance quite like how legendary rock star Gene Simmons can. But is that what the life industry really needs right now?
April 06, 2011
Study: Medical Errors Happen in One-Third of CasesMedical errors and other adverse events occur in one-third of hospital admissions--as much as 10 times more than some previous estimates have indicated, according to a new study.
April 06, 2011
Spotlight on special needsPlanning for families who have children with special needs is getting some much-deserved attention lately.
April 06, 2011
Symetra Appoints VP, Debuts Institutional Markets UnitLaura Johnson has been named vice president of Institutional Markets for Symetra Life Insurance Company.
April 06, 2011
Sagicor offers annuity, life insurance comboA new combo package being offered by Sagicor Life Insurance Company gives clients the opportunity to efficiently transfer assets while gaining life insurance protection.
April 06, 2011
Spotlight on special needsPlanning for families who have children with special needs is getting some much-deserved attention lately.