Top Story: Variable annuities are shedding their stigma
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
While many advisors love variable annuities, some won?t go near them. But looking back at the last decade, VAs were one of the best investment products to help clients get through this economy
(more...)Ask the expert: Variable annuity changes ahead
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
this article answers the question, what changes can the insurance industry expect to see from variable annuity providers in 2010?
(more...)American International Group: recent developments
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
This article shows some recent headlines concerning the too-big-to-fail American International Group.
(more...)More 3Q sales statistics
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
These articles show third quarter sales statistics for annuities and life policies.
(more...)Quick tips: Using annuities for income solutions
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
This graphic shows tools for managing longevity risk, including annuities.
(more...)Graphic: Objections are not on target
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
This graphic shows objections to index annuities that are not on target.
(more...)Fixed annuity interest rates as of December 2009
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
These charts from Fisher Annuity Index show interest rate trends on fixed annuities as of December 2009.
(more...)Quiz Question: Rule 151A implementation would start when?
posted 12 weeks ago on National Underwriter Life & Health
This article answers the question: Within what period of time does the Securities and Exchange Commission plan to fully implement Rule 151A, after the final rule is issued?
(more...)Momentous Insurance Creates Sports Division
posted 12 weeks ago on Insurance Bits
Van Nuys, Calif.-based Momentous Insurance Brokerage has formed a specialty practice exclusive to sports to provide risk management and insurance solutions for athletes, coaches and teams. ...
(more...)State Farm Says It?s Paying Too Much in Property Tax to Bloomington
posted 12 weeks ago on Insurance Bits
State Farm Insurance thinks it's paying too much in property taxes in its hometown of Bloomington, Ill. If the company is right it could cost local schools and government millions of dollars.
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