Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
The new retirement challenge
By Daniel WilliamsSeniors and their advisors must redefine their idea of retirement to be successful.
January 19, 2010
Haiti Earthquake Response: Unum Sets Donation; MDRT; FBL; OthersUnum Group Corp. (NYSE:UNM) says it will give $100,000 to efforts to support the Haiti earthquake relief effort and provide up to $100,000 in matching gifts.
January 18, 2010
Insurance Groups Push Health Bill ChangesA number of insurance carrier and employer trade groups are asking that the effective dates for numerous changes in health place benefits and policies be extended in any healthcare reform legislation.
January 18, 2010
Congress Revisits Health Reform NegotiationsCongress officially returns to work Tuesday, and its first order of business will be the sharing to members of the details of the emerging compromise on healthcare reform legislation.
January 18, 2010
Producers Value Company Style: LIMRALife insurance producers say an insurer's style and support system play a big part in their loyalty to the company, according to a new LIMRA study.
January 18, 2010
Maine May Amend Life Settlement Law (Corrected)A bill has been proposed in Maine that would clarify a state law requiring life insurance companies to notify policy holders of their option to sell their policy rather than let it lapse.
January 18, 2010
Crisis Panel Hears About Texas Life Settlement CaseA Texas district court succeeded in restoring 69% of funds placed by investors in a life settlement firm accused of fraud last year, according to a state regulator.
January 18, 2010
New York Life To Donate Up To $400,000 To Haiti Earthquake ReliefNew York Life will donate $100,000 to aid and support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, and additionally donate up to $150,000 in matching contributions.