OFC Would Bring Steep Decline In Insurers Regulatory Costs, Study Finds
By Matt BradyWashingtonLife insurers could see a decline in regulatory costs averaging over 50% if the federal government were to establish an optional federal charter, according ...
July 20, 2005
How Old Is Too Old To Buy A Deferred Annuity?Controversy continues regarding sales of deferred annuities--particularly deferred variable annuities to seniors (usually defined as those over age 70).In recent times, regulators--including state insurance ...
July 20, 2005
Survivorship UL, VL and WL StrengthsAIG American General Life Elite Survivor 2004Low Premium to Carry; Maximum Death Benefit; Return of Premium Option; Rolling TargetsAIG American General Life Elite Survivor ...
July 20, 2005
45% Of Departing Workers Cash Out Their 401(k)s, Hewitt FindsClose to half of workers who participate in 401(k) plans cash out their accounts when they leave their employer, a new study by Hewitt ...
July 20, 2005
The Missing LinkThe shortage of effective basic sales training is taking its tollBy Jack BoboMy first civilian job after World War II was as a salesman ...
July 20, 2005
Medicare R Plans: Big Senior Sales OpportunityAfter 40 years of providing America's seniors with health insurance for hospitalizations, surgeries and physician visits, Medicare is completing its benefit package with the ...
July 20, 2005
LTC Curveballs Open The Field To LTC OpportunitiesOver the last 2 years, several insurers have walked from the long term care insurance field, jolting producer and consumer confidence. Allstate Life announced ...
July 20, 2005
30-Year Treasury Bond Is BackConcern rises that move may delay action on pension reformWashingtonThe Treasury Department's decision to start issuing 30-year government bonds again is unlikely to restore ...