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Cuomo Issues Retained Asset Account Subpoenas
By Arthur D. PostalNew York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is looking into allegations that a common method for paying out life insurance death benefits may be unfair to beneficiaries.
July 29, 2010
Help the media and let them help youEach day the media seeks out financial services professionals to provide perspective on the day's financial events. You will benefit by leveraging free media exposure to gain visibility, enhancing your credibility, and experiencing greater profitability.
July 29, 2010
The California Life Settlement Act: What You Need to KnowCalifornia has issued its "emergency rules" for the life settlement industry, which will take effect and round out regulation of the industry on July 29, 2010.
July 29, 2010
2010 Texas Insurance Legislative Round-UpWhile 2010 is not a legislative session year, the 81st Texas Legislative session gave insurance professionals around the state several items to implement this year.
July 28, 2010
Feds Set Rules for Parent KillersThe Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has changed board death benefit regulations.
July 28, 2010
IRI: Annuity Change Filings SlowInsurers filed 76 material U.S. variable annuity changes in the second quarter, down from 213 in the second quarter of 2009.
July 28, 2010
Pete Stark Blasts Health Insurer ProfitsEarnings are up at Aetna Inc. and WellPoint Inc., and that has outraged a key congressional leader.
July 28, 2010
Spectrem: Millionaires Less ConfidentAffluent investors and millionaires were more pessimistic about investments in July than they were in June