Life Insurance
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MacDonald claims carrier actions threaten the IMO system
By Staff WriterBob MacDonald, former CEO of Allianz Life, on Monday charged executives of some of the nation's largest life insurance companies with taking unwitting, self-destructive actions.
March 16, 2011
The Sound of DeathA few years ago, I watched a documentary on the Cherynobl disaster, and in it was film footage taken by helicopter of the ruined plant. ...
March 15, 2011
Researchers: Expected Retirement Age RisesU.S. workers seem to be responding to worries about retirement assets by planning to work longer rather saving more.
March 15, 2011
PPACA: House Panel Eyes WaiversRepublican lawmakers are asking whether the Obama administration should be making so much use of Affordable Care Act waivers.
March 15, 2011
AARP survey: Hardship not over yet for older AmericansAARP's Closer Look survey conducted in November of last year reveals the financial affect that social and economic changes and issues have on Americans age 45 and older.
March 15, 2011
GAO: Brand-Name Drug Prices Rise as Generic Prices FallTypical prices for a basket of 55 brand-name prescription drugs increased at an average annual rate of 8.3% as typical prices for a basket of 45 generic drugs fell at an average annual rate of 2.6%.
March 15, 2011
Gen X and term lifeGen Xers want flexibility and options. The producer should consider convertability and waiver-of-premium options.
March 15, 2011
Let prospects refer themselves to youI am 26 years old, and I have found that, at my age, the fact that I am successful is not enough to get good prospects to give me some of their valuable time.