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NFP To Scoop Up Disability MGU
By Staff WriterNational Financial Partners Corp. has agreed to buy the assets of Pro Financial Services Inc., a managing general underwriter that provides high-limit disability insurance for ...
September 10, 2007
Humana Makes Offer For KMGA large managed care company is scooping up a company that sells employee-paid insurance products through the worksite.Humana Inc., Louisville, Ky., has agreed to pay ...
September 10, 2007
MassMutual Updates VA FeaturesMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company has announced changes to the options available with two of its flexible-premium deferred variable annuities.The changes affect buyers of the ...
September 10, 2007
SEC Acts Against AdvisorThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is accusing an investment advisor of using free lunches to persuade older consumers to shift money from existing investments ...
September 10, 2007
AmWINS Closes On AdministratorThe Warwick, R.I.-based group benefits division of AmWINS Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Carolina Benefit Associates L.L.C.AmWINS, Charlotte, N.C., is a wholesale insurance ...
September 10, 2007
IIS Signs Up For Data StreamInternational Insurance Agency Services L.L.C. has agreed to use the REporter risk management information service from Benefit Informatics Inc.IIS, Chicago, is a managing general underwriter.Benefit ...
September 10, 2007
Jackson National Adds Living Benefits ToolAn annuity seller is trying to simplify the process of explaining income guarantees and other features that come with variable annuities.Jackson National Life Insurance Company, ...
September 10, 2007
SEC Approves VA Sales Practices RuleThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is gearing up to impose new regulations on variable annuity sellers.The U.S. Securities and Exchange approved a FINRA VA sales ...