Life Insurance
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The DOL rule: A case for the courts
By Jane Wollman RusoffJust as the first lawsuit was filed, President Obama vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to nullify the rule.
August 08, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?Excerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
August 07, 2016
NAIC outlines four more unclaimed property settlementsFour more insurers have settled with state regulators over allegations the companies have not properly adhered to state unclaimed property laws.
August 06, 2016
MetLife CEO on interest rates, Brexit and restructuring"Lower for longer" interest rates "are not going away soon," warns MetLife Chairman and CEO Steve Kandarian.
August 06, 2016
Landlord Nation: Boomers’ new retirement plan is millennials paying rentMom-and-pop investors are capitalizing on low mortgage rates and steady rent growth to create a new income stream for themselves.
August 05, 2016
3 reasons to consider life settlements for your senior clientsIn the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, lack of awareness about life settlements can put advisors at odds with doing the right thing for their clients.
August 05, 2016
3 reasons to consider life settlements for your senior clientsIn the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, lack of awareness about life settlements can put advisors at odds with doing the right thing for their clients.
August 05, 2016
American Equity adds Raymond James’s Schwartz for investor roleInsurance companies have been snapping up research analysts in recent months, leaving openings at banks covering the firms.