Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
New York May Ban Annuity Death Benefit Bonus Recapture
By Allison BellThe New York State Insurance Department has drafted a circular letter that could change the way the state treats annuity death benefits.
May 06, 2010
New study tracks usage of long term care insuranceThe American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has come out with a consumer guide, which offers new data on the duration of LTCI claims.
May 06, 2010
Panel Considers Health Price Disclosure ProposalsMaking doctors and hospitals publish their prices could help consumers shop for care but also could help providers increase their prices.
May 06, 2010
UL Offers Death Benefit Guarantee, Cash Value AccumulationLife Insurance Company of the Southwest is rolling out a universal life policy that is designed to provide both death benefit guarantees and cash value accumulation.
May 06, 2010
Fidelity Life Association Honors National Benefit PartnersNational Benefit Partners, whose members are shown, is the winner of the 2010 George Vlaisavljevich Memorial Award. Click on the headline for more information.
May 06, 2010
Indexed UL To Be Offered On Simplified Issue BasisThe Phoenix Companies Inc. (NYSE: PNX) has unveiled indexed universal life insurance product that uses a streamlined application process and simplified issue underwriting.
May 05, 2010
NAFA: Offer Retirement Savers Product Neutral InformationFinancial advisors should give defined contribution retirement plan participants "product-neutral information" about retirement planning and planning options, according to the National Association for Fixed Annuities.
May 05, 2010
NAIC Lists Risk Pool AdoptersAt least 31 states plan to operate their own transitional high-risk pool health coverage programs, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.