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RAAs Not So Bad, Attorney Argues
By Arthur D. PostalA New York insurance lawyer contends that insurers are being "demonized" for issuing retained asset accounts.
August 20, 2010
Earnings: Towers Watson, Kansas City LifeTowers Watson & Company and Kansas City Life Insurance Company have reported higher profits.
August 20, 2010
RAAs Not So Bad, Attorney ArguesA New York insurance lawyer contends that insurers are being "demonized" for issuing retained asset accounts.
August 20, 2010
Firm Reports Troubled Settlement InvestmentsTrack-Life L.L.C. announced it is helping hedge funds and investment groups manage an increasing number of distressed life settlement portfolios that include complex premium-financed policies.
August 20, 2010
Using the principles of persuasionPsychologists say we are born into one of four primary temperament styles.
August 20, 2010
N.Y. Issues More Subpoenas in RAA ProbeThe New York Attorney General's office has widened its investigation of retained asset accounts (RAAs) to include several more insurers, according to our sister publications from National Underwriter.
August 19, 2010
NAIC Posts ACLI Derivatives ProposalThe American Council Life Insurers is suggesting a 3-tier system for classifying derivatives used to hedge insurer asset risk.
August 19, 2010
Hewitt: Many Workers Take COBRAThe percentage of eligible departing workers who choose to pay for health coverage continuation benefits is staying high despite the expiration of a temporary federal subsidy.