Life Insurance And Annuities

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 03, 2008
FINRA wants delay in VA-sale rule

After an outcry from member B-D firms, FINRA proposed pushing back a section of the rule to Aug. 4.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 03, 2008
Jackson adds VIP and S&P funds

Jackson National Life Insurance Co. today added a pair of new portfolios to its retail mutual fund lineup.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 03, 2008
NAIC announces 2008 execs, salaries

Catherine J. Weatherford, executive vice president and chief executive officer, will earn $370,000.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 21, 2007
Marsh & McLennan CEO shown the door

The insurance company's president and chief executive, Michael G. Cherkasky, will step down.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2007
Group moves to bridge insurance GAP

America’s Health Insurance Plans today unveiled a proposal to provide health insurance coverage to more people.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 19, 2007
Insurers prescribe broader health care

America’s Health Insurance Plans has unveiled a proposal to provide health insurance coverage to more people.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 19, 2007
VA assets grew $1.5 trillion in 4Q

That’s a 15.3% gain from the same period last year, when net assets for variable annuities were $1.3 trillion.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 19, 2007
ING announces fixed index annuities

The products give “windows of opportunity” to withdraw from the policy without incurring surrender charges.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2007
Aon spins off two units for $2.78 billion

Aon's Combined Insurance will be sold to ACE for $2.4 billion and Munich Re is buying its Sterling unit for $352 million.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2007
More states may clamp down on improper asset transfers

Elder-law attorneys are concerned that the new year will bring new rules in a number of states regarding how — and if — immediate annuities can work with Medicaid eligibility and planning.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2007
Client frame of mind plays role in purchase of annuities

The mind-set of clients presents a significant stumbling block to advisers who recommend annuities as a retirement-planning tool.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 14, 2007
LIMRA and LOMA, together at last

The insurance trade groups will join under the umbrella of LL Global but each will keep its name.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2007
The Hartford to buy record-keeper

The Hartford announced today that it is purchasing Boston-based Sun Life Retirement Services Inc.

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2007
Toran to retire as COO of Penn Mutual

A 37-year veteran of the life insurance industry, Daniel J. Toran, 59, spent 12 years with the Horsham, Pa.-based company.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 12, 2007
The Hartford buys tech firm

The Hartford announced plans today to acquire TopNoggin, a technology firm based in Powell, Ohio.

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 11, 2007
Metlife opens deferred-income annuity sale

MetLife will now distribute its retail-deferred income annuity through the carrier’s independent distribution arm.

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 11, 2007
LIFE Foundation names new leader

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education yesterday chose Marvin H. Feldman as the group’s president and CEO.

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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 10, 2007
The Hartford reports high-flying year

The insurance firm forecast core per-diluted-share earnings in the $9.80 to $10.20 range.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 07, 2007
Insurers lobby for regulation options

Two organizations want insurers to have the option of being regulated federally or by the states.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2007
NAIC elects 2008 officer slate

Sandy Praeger was voted in as the Kansas City, Mo.-based association's new president.

By Bloomberg