Are Variable Annuity Guaranteed Benefits on Their Way Out?
By Robert BloinkClients who purchased VAs with lifetime guarantees need to stay alert: nervous insurance companies issuing these guarantees may soon seek substantial modifications to outstanding contracts.
June 10, 2013
Researchers organize LTC finance workshopNone of the organizers or advisors appear to have a bio that mentions the word "insurance."
June 10, 2013
Researchers organize LTC finance workshopNone of the organizers or advisors appear to have a bio that mentions the word "insurance."
June 07, 2013
Wisconsin review offers peek into carrier operationsThe two sister companies reviewed handle LTCI and Medigap products.
May 31, 2013
Community banks’ CD rates outperform credit unions'CD rates from local bank rates are so close to credit union rates that there is no discernible benefit to choosing one over the other.
May 29, 2013
Smoke signals: Insurance SIFIs on the horizon?An FSOC vote on the first nonbank SIFI set could come as early as June 3, or as late as November.
May 28, 2013
Fiduciary standard: Burden or innovation opportunity?All this debate about a fiduciary standard is missing an important point.
May 21, 2013
Exploiting Attractive ResourcesNatural gas continues to attract favorable attention as a key energy source for the United States. To better understand what trends are affecting the market for natural gas and stock in the sector, we turned to four industry experts.