Life Insurance
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IBISWorld: Brokers Lag In Annuity Sector
By Staff WriterLife insurance agents and brokers have had a hard time getting much traction in the annuity market, a market research firm reports.
April 09, 2009
IHC Adds Limited Benefit ProgramA marketer has come out with a guaranteed-issue product aimed at consumers who cannot afford or cannot qualify for major medical coverage.
April 09, 2009
Assurant Unit StreamlinesAn employee benefits player is merging its new-case installation and customer service operations.
April 09, 2009
ING To Review "Strategic Options" For U.S. Ops; May Shift Annuity BookING Groep N.V. wants to reduce the scope of its U.S. operations "over time and as market conditions permit."
April 09, 2009
Securian Beefs Up Retirement ToolsSecurian Financial Group Inc. is making new online sales tools available to the advisors who sell its retirement plans.
April 09, 2009
OECD Charts Health CostsHealth care cost increases in the United States were similar to increases in other countries in 2006, according to figures from the Organisation for Co-operation and Development.
April 09, 2009
Calculator Assesses Disability RiskThe Council for Disability Awareness has posted a Web tool that can estimate an individual's Personal Disability Quotient.
April 09, 2009
Settlement Firm Seeks Smaller PoliciesA life settlements broker says it has secured financial backing for settlements on policies with relatively modest face values.