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Estates Sue Over $26M in Life Policies Held by U.S. Bank
By Allison BellThe plaintiffs call the policies stranger-originated and maintain that investors have no right to the death benefits.
December 19, 2023
Genworth Sued Over Notice Sent to Insured With Cognitive ImpairmentThe plaintiff asserts that use of a benefits change form amounted to financial abuse of an elder.
December 18, 2023
BlackRock Sued by Tennessee Over 'Misleading' ESG StrategyThe lawsuit is the first by a GOP official against an investment firm for its ESG strategy.
December 18, 2023
10 Worst Financial Advisors in America: 2023While most advisors make clients' lives better, others stand accused of financial crimes — and worse.
December 05, 2023
Insurers Responsible for Vendors' AIs: StatesIn a new bulletin, regulators warn that using other firms' emerging tech is no excuse for bad behavior.
December 05, 2023
Ex-Schwab Employee Alleges Racial, Religious DiscriminationAmong other contentions, the ex-employee says Schwab failed to accommodate his religiously required vegan diet.
November 30, 2023
How Life Insurance Policy Reviews Trip Up Fiduciary AdvisorsThe potential liability for financial professionals who fail to meet their duties of due diligence can be significant.
November 30, 2023
Consumer Reps Ask States to Change Annuities' FacesAdvocates Birny Birnbaum and Brenda Cude say product illustrations make hypothetical returns look too pretty.