Life Insurance And Annuities

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Prudential reorganizes retirement business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Prudential reorganizes retirement business

After striking a deal to sell a large part of its retirement business to Empower, the company is creating one unit, Prudential Retirement Strategies, to serve institutional and individual customers.

Few are prepared for long-term care costs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2021
Few are prepared for long-term care costs

Families continue to provide the bulk of unpaid care, according to a new report that estimates more than one-third of individuals don't have the resources for even a year of minimal care.

The rise of insurtech
RETIREMENT OPINION OCT 04, 2021
The rise of insurtech

Just 10 years ago, there was little crossover between securities and insurance, as insurance agents, health insurance agents and Wall Street advisers traditionally stayed in separate lanes. But that has started to change.

On a hiring spree? Retirement income could help lure workers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2021
On a hiring spree? Retirement income could help lure workers

About 70% of people surveyed said they would choose a job with that feature over a similar one without it, according to a survey by TIAA.

Annuity sales reach near-record in second quarter
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2021
Annuity sales reach near-record in second quarter

Sales hit $68.2 billion, up by 40% from the second quarter of 2020, according to the Secure Retirement Institute.

Managing operational risks at growing advisory firms
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 27, 2021
Managing operational risks at growing advisory firms

As changes bring about increased risks, RIAs need to recognize that insurance is a vital component of their risk management strategy.

Jackson Financial completes separation from UK insurer Prudential
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 13, 2021
Jackson Financial completes separation from UK insurer Prudential

The company's shares are expected to begin regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 20.

Annuities are now a big business for PE firms
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2021
Annuities are now a big business for PE firms

Private equity firms' insurance companies accounted for more than 40% of all indexed annuity sales industrywide during the second quarter.

Northwestern rep overseeing $380 million goes indie with LPL
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2021
Northwestern rep overseeing $380 million goes indie with LPL

John Vande Bossche leads the six-person team in Anaheim, California, that includes his wife, son and daughter.

J.P. Morgan, AIG to offer annuity tool for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2021
J.P. Morgan, AIG to offer annuity tool for 401(k) plans

SmartRetirement Plus will pair J.P. Morgan's target-date funds with AIG's IncomEdge Control annuity to meet the needs of plan participants who would like to receive regular monthly income in retirement.

Former lawyer to pay $42 million for life insurance fraud
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2021
Former lawyer to pay $42 million for life insurance fraud

Defendants in the long-running case have been ordered to pay restitution to more than 200 plans. Assets were allegedly siphoned from benefits payments to buy property and used for other personal expenses.

Fintech firm offers annuity selection tool
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2021
Fintech firm offers annuity selection tool

Luma Financial Technologies' new tool, Luma Compare, lets advisers compare a variety of products.

Lincoln Financial names Ellen Cooper CEO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2021
Lincoln Financial names Ellen Cooper CEO

Cooper, the company's chief investment officer, succeeds Dennis Glass, who has been chief executive since 2007.

The risks of not talking about cognitive decline
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2021
The risks of not talking about cognitive decline

Despite the difficulty of the conversation, clients are most often receptive to planning for health problems later in life, including diminished mental capacity.

More businesses plan to increase employee benefits
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 25, 2021
More businesses plan to increase employee benefits

Telehealth was the benefit that the most firms plan to increase, while 60% of those surveyed currently offer financial wellness.

MetLife raises minimum wage for U.S. employees
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 20, 2021
MetLife raises minimum wage for U.S. employees

The nation's biggest life insurer will now pay a minimum wage of $20 an hour, up from $15, as it joins other firms boosting pay amid labor shortages.

Prudential commits $200 million to diversity in private equity
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 18, 2021
Prudential commits $200 million to diversity in private equity

The company's investments will focus on women- and minority-owned PE firms.

'Guaranteed income' preferred over 'annuities'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2021
'Guaranteed income' preferred over 'annuities'

The insurance industry recognizes that the word 'annuity' is not always received well. But that's only part of what hampers the products, according to two recent reports.

Two named to top posts at AIG unit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2021
Two named to top posts at AIG unit

Bryan Pinsky will lead individual retirement at AIG Life & Retirement, while Tim Heslin will head the U.S. life insurance business.

Galway Insurance buys $9.2 billion RIA
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 16, 2021
Galway Insurance buys $9.2 billion RIA

The San Francisco-based insurance company acquires Cleveland-based MAI Capital.