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More Than Half of Financial Advisors Miss Opportunity to Incorporate Life ... - MarketWatch (press release)

More Than Half of Financial Advisors Miss Opportunity to Incorporate Life ... MarketWatch (press release) Life insurance is not a set-it-and-forget-it product. It should be monitored and adjusted, if needed. "For example, market volatility can have a strong impact on the performance of variable life insurance products, and fixed products can suffer in a ... Most Financial Advisors Don't Include Life Insurance in PlanningBankInvestmentConsultant.com all 8 news articles »

Indexed Annuity Sales Excel in Low Interest Rate Environment - BankInvestmentConsultant.com

Indexed Annuity Sales Excel in Low Interest Rate Environment BankInvestmentConsultant.com LIMRA, previously known as Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, found that fixed annuities dropped 10 percent in the first quarter to $18 billion compared with variable annuity sales, which dropped seven percent to $36.8 billion. and more »

Nationwide Expands Variable Life and Annuity Investment Lineup - MarketWatch (press release)

Nationwide Expands Variable Life and Annuity Investment Lineup MarketWatch (press release) COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. today announced several enhancements to the investment lineup for its variable annuity and variable life insurance products, including 15 new fund options to provide ... and more »

Ratings Recap: Sublimity, USPlate Glass, Cameron Mutual - Insurance Journal

Ratings Recap: Sublimity, USPlate Glass, Cameron Mutual Insurance Journal Best has also affirmed the FSR of' A-' (Excellent) and ICR of “a-”of United Heritage Life Insurance Company and the FSR of 'B++' (Good) and ICR of “bbb” of United Heritage Property & Casualty Company. Both companies are domiciled in Meridian, Idaho, ... and more »

LIMRA Study: Life Combination Products Record Third Consecutive Year of Double ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

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LIMRA Study: Life Combination Products Record Third Consecutive Year of Double ... Insurance News Net (press release) Total new premium for life combination products reached $2.2 billion in 2011, approximately 13 percent of total individual life insurance new premium. More than 72000 combination policies were sold in 2011, which make up approximately 16 percent of all ... LIMRA: Life Combination Products Continue to GrowLifeHealthPro all 5 news articles »

Ten Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance - Fox Business

Ten Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance Fox Business By Amy Danise Just as there are different life insurance plans to meet your needs, there are different ways to save money on life insurance. Most importantly, shop around for life insurance quotes. There are hundreds of insurance companies offering a ... and more »

MetLife Seen Scaling Back Annuities as CEO Narrows Focus - Financial Advisor Magazine

MetLife Seen Scaling Back Annuities as CEO Narrows Focus Financial Advisor Magazine (Bloomberg News) MetLife Inc. may target annuities and US retail life insurance for cost cuts as Chief Executive Officer Steven Kandarian unveils his plan to improve returns. “I think they're going to announce some expense-reduction initiatives in ... and more »

Allianz Life Adds Variable Annuity Rider with Increasing Income Payments - MarketWatch (press release)

Allianz Life Adds Variable Annuity Rider with Increasing Income Payments MarketWatch (press release) MINNEAPOLIS, Apr 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life(R)), and in New York, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York (Allianz Life(R) of NY) today announced the launch of the optional Income Focus ... and more »

Bids for ING's Asian Life Insurance Due Friday - Wall Street Journal

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Bids for ING's Asian Life Insurance Due Friday Wall Street Journal By ALISON TUDOR HONG KONG—Some of the world's biggest insurers are expected to make offers for ING Groep NV's Asian life-insurance arm by Friday, in an auction that could give the winner a footprint in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets ... ING's Asia life insurance sale shifts into top gearReuters Manulife, Metlife submit bids for ING Asia sale: sourcesChicago Tribune Reuters – Bids Expected in ING Asia Life Insurance SalePrivate Equity Hub (press release) Financial Times all 49 news articles »