Life Insurance
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Ask the expert: Settlements and 1035 exchanges
By Tools, TechniquesCan a life insurance settlement qualify for Section 1035 exchange treatment?
January 06, 2009
WellPoint Unit Adds Individual ProductsAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has started selling the SmartSense family of health insurance policies in Nevada.Anthem, a unit of WellPoint Inc., Indianapolis, says ...
January 06, 2009
Texas Life Settlement Firm Declares Stock SplitThe board of Life Partners Holdings Inc., a life settlement company, has approved a 5-for-4 split of the company's common stock.Life Partners, Waco, Texas, says ...
January 05, 2009
Ask the expert: Settlements and 1035 exchangesCan a life insurance settlement qualify for Section 1035 exchange treatment?
January 05, 2009
Americans Want Obama To MoveMost U.S. adults want President-elect Barack Obama to make major reforms to the health care system, says a new poll.
January 05, 2009
SEC's 151A Decision ProvokesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted on Dec. 17 to regulate many kinds of indexed annuities.
January 05, 2009
All Product Eyes Will Fix On The Economy In 2009Life and annuity professionals have eyes firmly fixed on insurance products that consumers will need and can afford during the prolonged period of financial turmoil that 2009 is likely to see. Here are some of their forecasts.
January 05, 2009
Bankers Life Introduces Indexed UL ProductBankers Life and Casualty Company has launched the ClearVantage IUL life insurance policy.Bankers Life, Chicago, a unit of Conseco Inc., Carmel, Ind., says the new ...