Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
S. 3217: Senate OKs Franken Rating Amendment
By Arthur D. PostalMembers of the Senate have voted 64-35 to approve a financial services bill amendment that would shake up the U.S. credit rating system.
May 13, 2010
Indexed Universal Life for the Small Biz MarketSmall business owners looking to offer a complete indexed universal life (IUL) portfolio in their qualified plans now have access to these products through two members of National Life Group.
May 12, 2010
Conning Study Flags Growth Opportunities for Annuity ProvidersAnnuity issuers are getting their strength back and are ready to go after new market opportunities, according to analysts at Conning Research and Consulting.
May 12, 2010
Producer Groups To HHS: Remember Us On Your PortalInsurance agent and broker groups are hoping the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will find a way to include their members when it launches a consumer Web portal July 1.
May 12, 2010
Robertson: ACA To Shut Out 60% Of Limited Benefit ProductsInsurers will have to scramble to revamp policies aimed at helping U.S. residents fill health coverage gaps, according to a limited-benefit market executive.
May 12, 2010
Cerulli: More Advisors Using Guaranteed Income StreamsMore advisors are embracing the use of guaranteed income streams, according to new research from Cerulli Associates Inc.
May 12, 2010
LIMRA: Income Planning Gets More Advisor AttentionRetirement income planning is taking on more prominence in advisors' practices.