Bratwurst Follies
By Steve PiontekBratwurst FolliesWas it Bismarck who famously remarked that you didn't want to watch either laws or sausage being made? In reality, he was probably ...
October 26, 2005
Nonqualified Deferred Comp Plans Still At Top Of The ChartsNonqualified deferred compensation plans funded by corporate-owned and trust-owned life insurance remain highly popular among Fortune 1000 companies. The use of supplemental executive retirement ...
October 26, 2005
Groups Will Probably Sue California Over Unilateral DI Contract ChangesWashingtonTrade groups representing disability insurers are contemplating legal action if the California Insurance Department decides to unilaterally change key provisions of existing disability insurance ...
October 26, 2005
Conference Speakers Worry About Life Financing ArrangementsL44conferenceAB.xml Government-- go page xx, with --about 115 lines. Graphic:New YorkThe Viatical and Life Settlement American of Association didn't need an inspirational keynote ...
October 26, 2005
Senate Keeps COLI ProvisionsWhat will happen in the House, the industry wondersWashingtonPension legislation passed by the Senate Nov. 16 contains a provision codifying into federal law certain ...
October 26, 2005
Seniors Spurn Medicare Drug PlansMost older U.S. residents have heard of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program, but few know much about the program or plan ...
October 26, 2005
NASD Head, In Speech, Singles Out EIAsA top official at the National Association of Securities Dealers says too many equity-indexed annuity sellers are portraying them as no-risk products.Robert Glauber, chairman ...
October 26, 2005
Tar Heel State Plan Epands Claims Analysis AccessBlue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is giving all self-insured employer health plan groups access to a Web-based claim analysis system.[@@]Plan managers ...