Insurers take on bank capital requirements
By Arthur D. PostalInsurers will present their arguments at a Senate Banking Committee subcommittee hearing today.
February 24, 2014
In Iranian Oil Market, Timing Is EverythingAdvisors whose clients invest in shipping or oil might want to keep an eye on the situation in Iran.
February 19, 2014
‘Free Ports’ for Storing Clients’ Valuables: The Pros and ConsYour high-net-worth clients may save on taxes by using free ports, but these warehouses filled with valuables are anything but free.
February 07, 2014
Virginia axes bill requiring third-party notice of LTCI cancellationA subcommittee in the Virginia House of Delegates has declined to send a bill to the full House that would have required that insurance companies notify a third party before canceling a long term care insurance policy.
February 05, 2014
Low rates continue to squeeze UnumThe insurer let U.S. short-term disability sales rise faster than long-term disability sales.
January 27, 2014
Riding the U.S. Energy BoomThe U.S. energy outlook continues to improve; the International Energy Agency recently forecast that the U.S. would surpass Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil producer by 2016.
January 21, 2014
Good Times? Then ‘Rebalance’ HNW Clients’ Insurance CoverageIn this period of relative calm, financially speaking, review clients insurance policy coverage terms, conditions and, especially, financial limits.