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Broad VA Features Don't Always Sell Well: Cerulli
By Staff WriterThe most comprehensive product features in variable annuities are not necessarily the most successful.
February 18, 2010
Advisors Don't Use CRM Software Fully: FPAAmong advisers who have adopted customer relationship management software, few take full advantage of the technology, according to the Financial Planning Association.
February 17, 2010
Oregon To Publish Ratemaking DataThe Oregon Insurance Division will be giving consumers in the state access to all of the data that regulators receive when evaluating rate change requests.
February 17, 2010
Prudential Teams With Group Dental ServicePrudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:PRU) will be working with a large dental plan administrator to offer group dental coverage.
February 17, 2010
Delaware Raises Guaranty Fund LimitsDelaware Gov. John Markell has signed a bill that will increase the amount of protection that the Delaware Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association can offer consumers affected by carrier insolvencies.
February 17, 2010
Bennet Calls For Public Option VoteA Colorado lawmaker and several colleagues are asking Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to hold a vote on the idea of offering some consumers access to a government-run health plan option.
February 17, 2010
LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales SlumpAnnuity sales at U.S. banks totaled $2.8 billion in December 2009, down sharply from $5.4 billion in December 2008, according to the Kehrer-LIMRA Monthly Bank Annuity Sales Survey.
February 17, 2010
Lincoln Expands 403(b) Compliance ServicesLincoln National Corp. has introduced a transaction monitoring service for 403(b) plan sponsors.