Life Insurance
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Erecting Firewalls: Life After MetLife vs. Glenn
By Susan RellandIn light of the Supreme Court's 2008 decision in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn, insurers are well-advised to establish internal safeguards to reduce the impact of a perceived conflict of interest.
May 28, 2009
Boomer retirement has executives worriedBoomers, although many plan to work longer, are not going to be in the workforce for much longer - and that reality is increasingly worrisome...
May 28, 2009
A loser of an estate planning legacyA little reminder of the need for insurance reviews in client meetings. Low interest rate environs aren't good for boomers using life insurance to cover...
May 28, 2009
Early retirement surge underwayYou read the headline right. In a scary development, the Social Security Administration reports a surge in benefit claims due to the economic downturn. We...
May 28, 2009
Duck and cover democratsThey just don't get it. I know; I'm beginning to sound like an old crank waving his fist and yelling at the damn kids to...
May 28, 2009
Erecting Firewalls: Life After MetLife vs. GlennIn light of the Supreme Court's 2008 decision in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn, insurers are well-advised to establish internal safeguards to reduce the impact of a perceived conflict of interest.
May 27, 2009
Firm: Websites Pass PoorlyMany life insurance marketing websites omit or hide the information that consumers need to get in touch with life agents.
May 27, 2009
Insurer Analyzes Cost DriversThe WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge says factors other than insurance premium increases are responsible for spiking health care costs.