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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
Lincoln launches variable annuity rider

The all-in-one rider provides an income step-up to 200% of the initial guaranteed amount 10 years into the policy.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
Greenberg wins access to AIG docs

Ex -AIG CEO Maurice R. Greenberg will get court-ordered access to legal documents that could help him fight fraud charges, according to published reports.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
MBIA blasts Ackerman's bond insurer plan

The New York State Insurance Department also reproached the plan, arguing that it would be “bad for the banks.”

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Wachovia tops in annuity-sales commissions

The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank collected $483 million in annuity fees, or 0.06% of $782.8 billion in assets.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2008
Individuals may now sue 401(k) plans

Today’s Supreme Court decision will impact 50 million workers with $2.7 trillion invested in 401(k) plans.

RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2008
Friedman Billings Ramsey

FBR booked a net loss of $27.8 million compared with a net loss of $7 million in the year-ago period.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Report: Buffett slammed for bailout plans

Warren Buffett faced is facing criticism after Moody’s Investors Service — in which he is the largest stakeholder —told bond insurers to accept a bailout.

RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2008
Prices headed north in January

The consumer price index increased 0.4% in January, fueled in large part by rising food and beverage prices.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
NAIC releases laws and practices report

The <a href=/assets/docs/CI39631220.PDF>assessment</a> details areas where reciprocity and uniformity initiatives must improve in U.S. states.

FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2008
MBIA replaces CEO

Leadership change reflects problems at the company due to subprime mortgages.