Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Protective Life announces new chronic illness rider for universal life policies
By staff WriterProtective Life Insurance Company, Birmingham, Ala., has released a new universal life insurance chronic illness rider that offers an affordable option for consumers' chronic care needs.
March 22, 2010
Graff: Tax Would Exempt Retirement PlansThe head of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries says 401(k) plans and pension plans have escaped a tax hit from H.R. 4872.
March 22, 2010
Council: Health Bill To Slam Retiree Drug CoverageA "revenue raiser" provision in the health bill package could force many large employers to drop retiree prescription drug coverage to avoid a big earnings charge.
March 22, 2010
N.Y. Seeks Comment On Settlement RulesThe New York State Insurance Department is asking for comments on proposed life settlement sector licensing and registration requirements.
March 22, 2010
AlwaysCare Adds Individual Dental-Vision InsuranceAn ancillary benefits company has introduced a fully insured dental and vision plan aimed at individuals.
March 22, 2010
Former Pa. Commissioner DiesFormer Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg died earlier this month.
March 22, 2010
Feature: Agents becoming more assertive about settlement marketAgents are starting to become more assertive in their efforts to learn about life settlements and to enter the market, and they are also finding plenty of resources to help them.
March 22, 2010
LTC Experts: The Health Bills Affect UsThe health bill package includes provisions that could have a big impact on long term care insurance sales, industry experts say.