Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Eileen McDonnell named Penn Mutual CEO
By staff WriterEileen McDonnell, president of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., has also been named the company's chief executive officer. Click on the headline for more info.
March 02, 2011
The $19 Trillion QuestionBudget analysts are predicting that the federal debt will increase to 75% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) by September 30, 2012, up from 62% of GDP just two years earlier.
March 02, 2011
Six steps to building trust on your Web siteIn today's marketplace, having a Web site is as important as having a business card. You really can't be without either when reaching out to prospective customers.
March 02, 2011
Tax Planning Advice: Gift Assets Likely to Appreciate--Benjamin LedyardPick assets that you can spare, are depressed and expected to appreciate for gift strategies.
March 01, 2011
Medicare Part D: Stand-Alone Drug Plan Enrollment Continues to RiseTotal enrollment in stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans rose 4.5% between 2010 and 2011, to more than 18 million.
March 01, 2011
Axene: California Blue Shield Rates Look Good to MeAn independent actuary says individual health insurance rate increases recently announced by Blue Shield of California appeared to be based on reasonable assumptions and straightforward pricing methods.
March 01, 2011
2011 Advisor Profile: Bill SparAs a lead-in to our 2011 Advisor Survey, we decided to focus on one, randomly selected respondent and get a more personal view of the year ahead.
March 01, 2011
Advisors: We have the tools to leave clients a legacy of prosperityI recently heard Dr. Lowell Catlett, a regent's professor, dean and chief administrative officer at New Mexico State University, speak about the current state of the economy.