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Northwestern To Help Pay NAIFA Dues
By Staff WriterThe distribution arm of a large mutual insurer is strongly encouraging financial representatives to join the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.The Northwestern Mutual ...
November 05, 2007
Larry King Sues Over Life Settlement DealsCable television host Larry King has filed suit against a Maryland insurance brokerage in connection with complaints about life settlement transactions.In a complaint filed in ...
November 04, 2007
Industry Groups Spar Over OFCKey life insurance trade groups voiced different opinions last week on whether Congress should pass legislation creating an optional federal charter for insurers.The differences between ...
November 04, 2007
New York Regulators Issue EIA GuidanceEmpire State officials say they are starting to get a "number of policy form submissions" for equity-indexed annuities and life insurance policies.The New York State ...
November 04, 2007
New York Issues Index Product GuidanceThe New York Insurance Department has issued guidance for insurers filing policy forms for equity-indexed products.Empire State officials say they are starting to get a ...
November 04, 2007
FINRA Is At The Back Door Of Index Annuity RegulationProducers in the fixed index annuity market face many questions: Should I become a registered investment advisor (RIA)? Will the Securities and Exchange Commission take ...
November 03, 2007
European Carriers Look Overseas For YouthInvestment market turmoil aside, the strong euro, solid results and long-term demographic trends continue to give European life insurers reasons to expand abroad.Credit analysts in ...
November 02, 2007
TPA Expands In FloridaBarrett Benefits Group Inc. has opened an office in Tampa Bay, Fla.Barrett Benefits, Cleveland, a third party administrator, says the new office will focus on ...