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Why seniors need travel insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2018
Why seniors need travel insurance

Medicare doesn't cover medical costs outside the U.S.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2018
Ohio National offers buyouts, ends commission trails amid jumbled regulatory oversight of VAs

Jurisdiction is shared between the SEC, Finra and state insurance commissioners. Will any of them step in?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2018
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage

A look back at 20 events that rocked financial advisers and their clients, and helped shape our profession.

By InvestmentNews
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital
RIA NEWS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

USAA will continue to operate as an insurance brokerage and banking business<a href=&quot;https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170930/FREE/170939998/armed-forces-personnel-need-the-help-of-financial-advisers&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>&#8203;&#32;</a>serving military families.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 08, 2018
Ohio National sued by broker-dealer Veritas over annuity trail commissions

The lawsuit comes days after an LPL broker filed a similar legal complaint.

By Greg Iacurci
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2018
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers

While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2018
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation

Lance Browning is trying to stop the insurer from terminating annuity trail commissions on behalf of thousands of other brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC proposes variable annuity summary prospectus
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 31, 2018
SEC proposes variable annuity summary prospectus

Agency wants to improve investor knowledge, but consumer advocate says seven-page example included in proposal has similar weaknesses to Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Voya to exit individual life insurance business
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 31, 2018
Voya to exit individual life insurance business

The insurer joins other large players that have recently left the business, which is less profitable than it used to be.

By Greg Iacurci
Ohio National offers new round of variable annuity buyouts
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2018
Ohio National offers new round of variable annuity buyouts

Some experts believe the offer is related to the company's recent decision to discontinue trail commissions on some VAs.

By Greg Iacurci
State insurance commissioners draft annuity sales rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 26, 2018
State insurance commissioners draft annuity sales rule

But consumer advocate says proposal doesn't elevate standard beyond current suitability.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley brokers will keep Ohio National annuity trail commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 25, 2018
Morgan Stanley brokers will keep Ohio National annuity trail commissions

The controversial elimination of trail compensation on certain VA contracts won't apply to this firm's brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Ohio National stokes adviser fears over annuity trail compensation
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 23, 2018
Ohio National stokes adviser fears over annuity trail compensation

Advisers are concerned that Ohio National's &quot;scorched-earth policy&quot; may lead other insurers to take a similar action.

By Greg Iacurci
Providing incentives for annuities within retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2018
Providing incentives for annuities within retirement plans

To mature into a strong safety net, plans need to be able to deliver guaranteed lifetime income.

By Bloomberg
After Ohio National decision, the fine print of annuity trails is now a must-read
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2018
After Ohio National decision, the fine print of annuity trails is now a must-read

Broker-dealers are questioning Ohio National Financial Services' decision to terminate service agreements, and rest assured they will demand more commission protections in future contracts.

By crain-api
2019 Medicare premiums announced
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2018
2019 Medicare premiums announced

Slight increase in Part B premium to $135.50 per month is in line with expectations.

By Mary Beth Franklin
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 09, 2018
In cases that could tarnish a broker's reputation, Finra must do better

Finra charged Stanley Niekras in 2016 with violating industry catch all Rule 2010, but couldn't produce testimony from key witnesses.

By Bruce Kelly
How Ohio National's move may lead to 'unscrupulous' broker behavior with annuities
RIA NEWS OCT 04, 2018
How Ohio National's move may lead to 'unscrupulous' broker behavior with annuities

If other insurers also start to terminate VA trail commissions, brokers might opt to take upfront sales commissions instead and start churning their clients' annuities.

By Greg Iacurci
A guide to Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2018
A guide to Medicare open enrollment

Medicare enrollees should review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Transamerica pays $195 million to settle lawsuit over universal life insurance
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 04, 2018
Transamerica pays $195 million to settle lawsuit over universal life insurance

Suit alleged the insurer improperly increased monthly costs to avoid guaranteed monthly interest payments.

By Ryan W. Neal