Federal Regulation
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Rob Howard
By staff WriterRob Howard has been promoted to vice president of claims compliance for Farmers Insurance Group. He has been with the company since 1987.
January 19, 2009
IMO Distribution In A Post-Rule 151A WorldFixed indexed annuities since their inception have been distributed to agents overwhelmingly by independent marketing organizations (IMOs).
January 18, 2009
Internet Regulation: Distasteful But InevitableIn the alternate reality known as the world of insurance, the word "regulation" is enough to give most executives the heebie-jeebies.
January 18, 2009
151A Sets Stage For Federal Regulation Of Other Insurance ProductsWhen the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 151A on December 17, 2008, the landscape of insurance regulation undeniably changed significantly.
January 18, 2009
For Fixed Index Annuity Carriers The Timing Couldn't Be WorseThe adoption of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 151A has raised complex questions for index annuity carriers. Answering such questions will result in significant ramifications to this marketplace.
January 18, 2009
IMO Distribution In A Post-Rule 151A WorldFixed indexed annuities since their inception have been distributed to agents overwhelmingly by independent marketing organizations (IMOs).
January 16, 2009
DOL Finalizes Investment Advice RuleDOL announced January 17 that it has finalized its rule making investment advice more accessible for millions of Americans in 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts
January 16, 2009
SEC Sued Over Decision to Regulate EIAs as SecuritiesThe Coalition for Indexed Products filed suit on January 16 in a Federal appeals court against the Securities and Exchange Commission over its December 17