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MetLife Study Says Gen Y Faces Debt, Job Woes with Upbeat Spirits
By Joyce HansonWhile the vast majority of Generation Y'ers believe it's possible to achieve the American dream in their lifetime, only 34% feel that they have an adequate safety net and 38% say that they have credit card debt, according to a recent MetLife study.
August 23, 2010
The Impact of Genetic Innovations on LongevityThe 20th century witnessed steady and dramatic extensions of longevity in the United States. At the beginning of the 20th century, U.S. life expectancy was just under 50 years. By the end of the century, it had extended to almost 80 years.
August 23, 2010
How to Get Your Long Term Care Insurance Client Approved: The ApplicationLTCI applicants are reviewed differently than life insurance or even disability income insurance, so the more familiar your clients are with the process, the better it will be for all involved parties.
August 22, 2010
The Settlement Market Marks TimeThe continuing effects of the economy's implosion in 2008 are being felt in the life insurance settlement business, industry experts say.
August 22, 2010
The NU 200 Industry LeadersThe economic chaos of late 2007 and 2008 showed in last year's top 200 report that most of the industry's biggest companies had taken more than their fair share of financial lumps
August 22, 2010
RAA Issue Has LegsWhile state insurance regulators have responded to the sudden controversy over retained asset accounts issued by insurance companies with a strongly-worded consumer alert, the uproar over the instruments is unlikely to subside quickly.
August 22, 2010
Unrestrained AssesThe recent retained-asset ruckus provides a textbook case of fact distortion, political grandstanding, pompous righteousness, and overblown accusations.
August 20, 2010
Assurant Health Is Cutting Workers, Blames PPACAAssurant Health announced reductions in its workforce at various locations, including its Milwaukee headquarters, as it gets ready for health care reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.