Another exclusive index has popped up in the fixed index annuity (FIA) marketplace. This one is an exchange traded fund (ETF)-based index that Phoenix Companies has licensed from Credit Suisse for exclusive use in four of the company’s core FIAs…
Many life carriers took balance sheet charges in 2012 to account for low interest rates, but an analyst said that he didn’t expect any major interest rate-related balance sheet adjustments in the third quarter…
Minnesota’s high court ruled that the rescission of an insurance policy “requires proof of the insured’s subjective intent to deceive.”…
Declining interest rates, falling equity markets and foreign currency weaknesses made September a tough month for life insurers, an industry analyst said…
What does purchasing an engagement ring have in common with buying life insurance?
A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has upheld a lower court ruling in favor of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. after its Middle Tennessee council sued the national organization over the restructuring of its pension plan…
LIMRA’s president urged the industry — including agents and advisors as well as carriers — “to do new and different things if we hope to win the hearts and minds” of today’s very diverse group of consumers…
What advisors are good at often gets in the way of their developing a more effective way to build business…
Mass affluent investors say they don’t believe advisors are looking out for their best interests…
Having access to a 401(k) plan leads to a significant increase in retirement saving…
The ruling restricts beneficiaries’ access to federal courts and makes it harder for beneficiaries seeking to pursue a claim for benefits…
Most Americans agree that they should have started saving for retirement earlier than they did…
The personal finance columnist describes the ideal market for these products…
A survey shows five ways employers can improve their 401(k) offerings almost overnight…
A big, new opportunity for financial advisors centers around managing health care costs…
Allianz Life announced that it has made its Essential Income 7 fixed index annuity available through the Wells Fargo index annuity platform for advisors…
The retail and health care industries offer the insurance industry answers in how to better market itself…
Insurers promoting employer-based retirement planning are reminding employees to get started if they haven’t already done so…
Supplemental critical illness plans can be an inexpensive opportunity to fill coverage gaps…
