Life Insurance
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Hartford: Consumers Less Confident About Retirement
By Warren S. HerschNew research shows that consumers are more nervous about retirement costs- but that active efforts to plan relieve some of the anxiety.
December 08, 2009
Insurer Markets Stable Value Products To Other FirmsThe investment management unit of New York Life Insurance Company is using its parent's financial strength to introduce a new group annuity product.
December 08, 2009
Reid Announces A Deal (Updated)Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says moderate and progressive Democrats have worked out an agreement on the "public option" health plan issue.
December 08, 2009
Sun Life Financial Distributors appoints Thomas Seitz to leadership roleSun Life Financial Distributors, Inc., Wellesley, Mass., has named Thomas G. Seitz as Vice President, Relationship Management.
December 08, 2009
Four common retirement mistakesRetirement planning encompasses more than just securing an income for your clients after they stop working; health care and estate planning are major parts of the retirement equation.
December 08, 2009
Most IRA assets held by seniorsIn 2004, 72.7 percent of IRA assets were held by someone 55 or older, despite the fact that only 45.7 percent of the population of IRA-owners was 55 or older.
December 08, 2009
Obama takes a bite out of (financial) crimeA new executive order created a task force to investigate and prosecute financial offenses in an attempt to bring offenders to justice and deter further fraud.
December 08, 2009
Term Series Adds 40-Year PlanA life insurer has expanded its level term life insurance portfolio to include 25- and 40-year term policies.