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By Mike WerlingWhen the game is down to the final seconds and the outcome is still in doubt, a coach often will call a timeout to layout a plan to win the contest. He'll draw up a play he thinks will put his players in the places they need to be to...
February 27, 2007
Hartford Pros Encourage Advisors To Sell Retirement PlansSelling retirement plans is important, and it's easier than many financial advisors realize.Executives from the Simsbury, Conn.-based retirement plan arm of Hartford Financial Services Group ...
February 27, 2007
Carrier To Sell VA Contract Through Independent MGAsOld Mutual Financial Network has introduced the Beacon Navigator flexible-premium variable annuity.Old Mutual, Atlanta, a unit of Old Mutual P.L.C., London, will be selling the ...
February 27, 2007
Health Lead Firm Allies With NAIFA AffiliateThe Association of Health Insurance Advisors has formed a joint marketing arrangement with Vimo Inc.Vimo, Mountain View, Calif., runs a health insurance price comparison Web ...
February 27, 2007
FPA Foundation Backs Pro Bono Program OrganizerThe Foundation for Financial Planning has donated $295,000 to the National Financial Planning Support Center.The Tucker, Ga., foundation raises money from members of the Financial ...
February 26, 2007
The Rep's Broader RoleLots of words have been written about the buy-sell agreement. But little has been said about the significant role the field representative can play in ...
February 26, 2007
The Rep's Broader RoleLots of words have been written about the buy-sell agreement. But little has been said about the significant role the field representative can play in ...
February 25, 2007
Northwestern Mutual, Pacific Life Move Up In Dalbar RankingsWhile New York Life and Lincoln Life both retained their respective positions as first and second on the list of best consumer websites by insurance ...