A combination of equity market volatility and slumping interest rates pushed sales of fixed indexed annuities in the third quarter to a new high, according to data from LIMRA and AnnuitySpecs.com.
Nervously await Deficit Commission report on the inside build-up of insurance products
MetLife Inc.'s decision to stop writing new long-term-care insurance should be viewed as a positive event, according to Moody's Investor Services.
Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving “dabblers” out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.
Instead of fighting with advisers over the estimated $1.5 trillion in 401(k) rollover assets, record keepers may want to work with them.
Moody's Investors Service late yesterday downgraded John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA)'s insurance financial strength ratings, citing problems in the carrier's long-term-care insurance business.
A one-two punch of tougher annuity regulations and low interest rates will continue to force insurers to rethink their fixed-annuity operations — and push some out of the market altogether — experts predict
Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving “401(k) dabblers” out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.
Earnings reports for life insurers reveal a possible threat to future profitability: old books of universal life business.
Will Ferrell may have the No.1 movie in America. But that didn't cut any ice with a Finra arbitration panel, which ruled against Ferrell and Larry David in a claim against J.P. Morgan Securities.
