Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Adieu, Part I
By Steve PiontekCome the end of April, I will be retiring after 30 years with National Underwriter. (And yes, Virginia, it is a voluntary retirement, thank you.)
April 16, 2010
Inspira, Wealth Management Systems Partner UpTwo firms have partnered up on a private-labeled individual retirement account strategy.
April 16, 2010
Court Upholds LISA In Florida DisputeA Florida appeals court has affirmed a ruling by a state administrative law judge that state regulators can't demand information from life settlement firms in the state about business they conduct outside of Florida.
April 16, 2010
Congress Lengthens COBRA SubsidyCongress finally approved legislation extending the 65% percent subsidy the unemployed can use to pay for health insurance under the Consolidate Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act program.
April 16, 2010
Leveling The Playing Field With Turn-key Deferred Comp SolutionsIn the past, when small to mid-sized companies tried to effectively compete with larger businesses for top talent, nonqualified deferred compensation plans (NQDC) were off the table or very expensive to implement and informally fund.
April 16, 2010
Personnel Changes: Transamerica, ICA, P&R, OthersTransamerica Insurance & Investment Group has hired James Hahn to be vice president of sales.
April 16, 2010
Maria Umbach to Head New Financial Services UnitSenior executive at Maddock Douglas sees huge opportunities for innovation in financial services
April 16, 2010
Mercer: Life Settlements May Profit SomeThe growing life settlements market could be profitable as an alternative asset class for experienced investors but must be approached with caution and a thorough grasp of the risks involved with longevity, according to a new report.