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Advisor Alert: Would you take a fee-based commission?
By Daniel WilliamsWith all the regulatory changes being proposed and implemented in the industry, I've been talking to advisors, taking their pulse on what's been happening and if they had any ideas for getting things on track, so you can focus on what
July 06, 2009
IIPRC Offers Prorated FeesInsurers can register to use the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission for the rest of the year for just $2,500.
July 06, 2009
Iowa Goes ElectronicHawkeye State insurers and producers had better let regulators know about any e-mail address changes.
July 06, 2009
Commissioners Examine Indexed Annuity SalesA study for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that of 50 annuity insurers surveyed, 12 have either left the annuity business or gone into rehabilitation since 2008.
July 06, 2009
Senate Gets Annuity BillA new Senate bill could provide a 50% tax exclusion on up to $40,000 in annual income from a non-qualified lifetime annuity.
July 06, 2009
Firm Cuts Quick Eval RatesProducers can get life settlement candidate analysis services from 21st Services L.L.C. at discounted prices for the rest of the year.
July 06, 2009
Benefit Tweaks Trouble WorkersEmployees are worrying about the cost impact of changes that employers have been making to insurance coverage in employee benefit plans, Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company reports.
July 06, 2009
Feds: Watch BOLI ProgramsBanks, thrifts and credit unions should be able to explain how they will manage the liquidity risk associated with bank-owned life insurance arrangements.