Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Compact Commission Works On Open Meeting Concerns
By Jim ConnollyAs the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission organizes itself, one clear message is being sent by commission constituents: Make decision-making an open process.It was a ...
September 24, 2006
I.I.I. Sees Lower Life Rates In 2007Life insurance premiums are expected to continue their decade-long decline next year, according to projections by the Insurance Information Institute, New York.I.I.I. projects a 4% ...
September 24, 2006
Helping Boomers To Start Talking About MoneyOften, older baby boomers have a hard time opening up and taking about money, especially their own money and their personal money plans, say several ...
September 24, 2006
Compact Commission Works On Open Meeting ConcernsAs the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission organizes itself, one clear message is being sent by commission constituents: Make decision-making an open process.It was a ...
September 24, 2006
The Pension Protection Act Boosts 529 College Savings PlansThe Pension Protection Act wasn't just about defending pensions from financial failure. Among other provisions, it also permanently extends the tax advantages of Section 529 ...
September 24, 2006
NAIC Testifies Before House Panel On Securities Evaluation ProcessThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners plans to move in a deliberate manner in overhauling its securities evaluation process, its president told a House panel ...
September 24, 2006
The "New" Guaranteed And Return Of Premium ProductsIt seems as though every new life insurance or annuity product that comes to market has a "new" feature to guarantee minimum investment gain or ...
September 24, 2006
Life Product Guarantees Lead Industry InnovationIn today's market, new and innovative life insurance product designs with guarantees continue to be introduced.The spur was universal life with long-term no-lapse guarantees. As ...