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Find advice you can trust Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:17PMWho can you trust with your money? You're not sure, clearly, but you would surely like to know.
SBI Life launches Variable Insurance plan - Flexi Smart Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:23AMNew Delhi, July 4 (PTI) Private sector SBI Life today launched a variable plan, which aims to provide stable returns to investors.The variable non-participating insurance plan � Flexi Smart Insurance - would provide safety for customer''s investment and stable returns to risk-averse customers having preference for non-market linked plans, SBI Life said in a statement.A customer would have to pay ...
Fitch Affirms Lincoln National Corp.'s Ratings; Outlook Stable Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:59AMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), including its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-', and the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of LNC's insurance operating subsidiaries at 'A+'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release. Today's rating actions follow Fitch's ...
A.M. Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of ACE Limited and Its Subsidiaries Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:58AMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit ratings (ICR) and senior debt ratings to “a” from “a-” for ACE Limited (ACE) (Zurich, Switzerland) [NYSE: ACE] and ACE INA Holdings Inc. Concurrently, A.M. Best has upgraded the ICR to “aa” from “aa-” and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of ACE Bermuda Insurance Ltd. (ACE Bermuda), ACE ...
Report: Combination Life Insurance Products Post Significant Growth In 2010 Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:52AMNew premium sales of individual life combination products jumped 62 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, reaching $1.2 billion, according to research firm LIMRA.
Sales of Combination Life Insurance Products Soar Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 2:09PMCombination life insurance products, which combine a pool of benefit dollars for covered long-term care expenses, a death benefit for beneficiaries, or both, showed tremendous growth in 2010, with new premium sales soaring 62% to $1.2 billion, according to LIMRA research released on Friday.
Column: Life insurance for women Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 12:30AMToday, a woman in the workplace is commonplace, but it wasn't always that way.
John Hancock Life Insurance Launches New Survivorship Universal Life Product Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 11:28AMJohn Hancock Life Insurance announced the launch of a new survivorship current assumption life insurance product -- Protection SUL.
A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Stable for Universal North America Insurance Company Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:31AMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to stable from negative and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a-” of Universal North America Insurance Company (UNAIC) (San Antonio, TX). Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and ICR of “a” of Universal Insurance Company (UIC) (Guaynabo ...
Securian and Minnesota Life Add Two Ivy Funds VIPs to Variable Products Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 1:53PMST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two Ivy Funds Variable Insurance Portfolios were added to the Minnesota Life annuities sold by Waddell & Reed Advisors.
Protective Life Announces Simplified Issue Process for Premiere III Variable Universal Life Insurance Product Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 12:56PMProtective Life Insurance Company is proud to announce the release of Premiere III Xpress, a simplified issue program which allows eligible ...
Insurers Deliver More Accurate Life Claims at Lower Costs With Pegasystems Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 9:29AMNew Pega Claims for Life Insurance Solution to Be Demonstrated at ACORD LOMA
NHS reforms live blog Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 9:11AM• Today's agenda • Timeline: NHS reforms • NHS reforms: who are the key players? • NHS reform jargon explained • What are the key issues? 11.23am: No surprise that the government defeated Labour challenge's to its NHS reform bill but the abstentions the coalition's commons majority was cut by over a third. No Lib Dem MPs voted against the Government - which won the vote by 284 to 231. The NHS ...
Towers Watson Introduces Updated Version of MoSes Financial Modeling Solutions for U.S. Life Insurers Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 8:14AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help U.S. life insurers improve risk and capital management, global professional services company Towers Watson (NYSE, NASDAQ: TW) has released an updated version of their suite of advanced financial modeling software. Towers Watson’s MoSes U.S. Life Modeling Suite (USLMS) version 1.1 includes new applications for modeling fixed annuity, fixed indexed annuity and ...
FBL Financial Group Reports First Quarter 2011 Results Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 3:14PMWEST DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG): Financial Highlights (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended March 31, 2011 2010 Net income attributable to FBL $ 26,493 $ 18,021 Operating income 28,628 20,298 Earnings per common share (assuming dilution): Net income 0.85 0.59 Operating income 0.92 0.66 FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG ...
Manulife delivering on strategic priorities, reports first quarter earnings of $985 million Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 7:33AMPSE: MFC SEHK:945
Phoenix Companies (PNX) Reports Core Earnings Improvement, Further Growth in Statutory Capital and Strong Annuity ... Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 6:09AMThe Phoenix Companies, Inc. today reported a net loss of $6.1 million, or $0.05 per share, and operating income of $14.8 million, or $0.13 per share, for the first quarter of 2011.
Protective Reports First Quarter of 2011 Results and Announces Completion of Coinsurance Agreement Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 4:49PMProtective Life Corporation today reported results for the first quarter of 2011. Net income available to PLC’s common shareowners for the first quarter of 2011 was $67.5 million, or $0.77 per average diluted share, compared to $69.8 million, or $0.80 per average diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010.
Sun Life Financial reports first quarter 2011 results Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 4:11PMThe Company begins reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards The information contained in this document is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted and is based on our interim unaudited financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011 . The quantitative disclosures in this document have been prepared using the standards and interpretations of International Financial ...
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:28PMNEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) Net income of Financial Services Businesses attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. of $589 million, or $1.20 per Common share. After-tax adjusted operating income for the Financial Services Businesses of $835 million, or $1.69 per Common share; earnings per Common share up 17% from year-ago quarter. Significant items ...
MetLife Announces First Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:22PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today reported first quarter 2011 net income of $830 million, or $0.78 per share, and operating earnings1 of $1.4 billion, or $1.33 per share. “With record top-line performance and a 64% increase in operating earnings over the first quarter of 2010, MetLife delivered very strong results in the first quarter of 2011,” said Steven A. Kandarian ...
The Hartford Reports First Quarter 2011 Net Income of $511 Million or $1.01 Per Diluted Share Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 3:37PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) Reports first quarter core earnings* of $588 million or $1.16 per diluted share Strong financial and operating results across lines of business P&C Commercial written premiums* up 9% from prior year period, primarily reflecting strong retentions, improved renewal written pricing and continued economic ...
In Your 20s? What Not to Invest In Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:22AMBOSTON (TheStreet) -- There's a Seinfeld episode in which George Costanza decides to do the exact opposite of what his instincts tell him, and suddenly his entire life improves. His character does not generally tend make the best choices, so the premise for him to do the opposite of what he normally would is a good one. That same may hold true for many of us when we invest for retirement. The ...
IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 6:00AMHIGHLIGHTS
Cincinnati Financial Reports First-Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 3:30PMCincinnati Financial Corporation today reported:
Life Insurance for Your Heirs Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 9:43AMShould you buy life insurance in one lump sum? Well, it's complicated.
Ameriprise Financial Reports First Quarter 2011 Results Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 3:16PMMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) Ameriprise Financial, Inc. First Quarter Results Summary (in millions, except per share amounts, unaudited) 2011 2010 % Change GAAP Net revenues $ 2,654 $ 2,271 17 % Net income attributable to Ameriprise Financial $ 241 $ 214 13 % Earnings per diluted share $ 0.94 $ 0.81 16 % Return on equity, excluding AOCI 11.3 % 9.3 ...
Living off Your Life Insurance Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 10:40AMSome types of life insurance can be tapped for cash, if you know how to access it. Here are five options to consider if you want your life insurance to kick in during your life, not after your death.
CSC Client Lincoln Financial Group Wins Celent Model Insurer Designation Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 7:11AMFALLS CHURCH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSC's insurance client, Lincoln Financial Group, was named a Celent “Model Insurer” in the area of information technology (IT) management.
Early Diagnosis and Treatment the Focus of International Dialogue on Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 9:17AMKING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Thought leaders from the medical, scientific and patient advocacy communities gathered in New York and London for CSL Behring's Key Issues Dialogue-Immunoglobulin to examine challenges facing patients with primary immunodeficiencies. They found common ground between the US and Europe on access-to-care issues such as early diagnosis and ...
Nationwide Financial® Expands Market Focus in Its Corporate Life Insurance Business Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 9:09AMCOLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. has expanded its corporate life insurance offerings to include solutions for small business customers while continuing to serve traditional mid- to large-case customers. To reflect this expanded focus, Nationwide has changed the name of its corporate life insurance business from Corporate Insurance Markets to Nationwide ...
Life insurance for your heirs Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 5:00AMOne of the most misunderstood life insurance policies could save your heirs a bundle.
Symetra Names Mike Tinsley Senior Vice President, Life Product Development and Client Solutions Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 10:19AMBELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced that Mike Tinsley has been named senior vice president, Life Product Development and Client Solutions, effective April 18, 2011. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to growing and diversifying its life insurance business. At Symetra, Tinsley will drive innovation and direct the development of new ...
Symetra Names Mike Tinsley Senior Vice President, Life Product Development and Client Solutions Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 10:10AMSymetra Life Insurance Company today announced that Mike Tinsley has been named senior vice president, Life Product Development and Client Solutions, effective April 18, 2011. His appointment underscores the company’s commitment to growing and diversifying its life insurance business.
5 life insurance questions you should ask Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 11:10AMConfused about $1 million dollar insurance advertising claims? Decide whether they'll pay off for you.
5 life insurance questions you should ask Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 8:29AMBefore you buy any kind of life insurance, think about why you're buying it. (©Comstock Images/Comstock/Thinkstock) If you're in the market for life insurance , you might have been tempted by those ads claiming that "for just a few dollars a day, you can protect your family with $1 million in life insurance!"
Blue Frog Solutions Announces New Corporate Name Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 8:00AMBlue Frog Solutions, a leading provider of Life & Annuity Order Management, Client Management and Compliance solutions for the insurance and financial sectors, announces that the company’s formal transition from Blue Frog Solutions to Aplifi is effective today.
The Big Payback Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 7:08AMA billionaire wants to invest but doesn't need the returns any time soon and wants to avoid the tax on the profits.
Blue Frog Solutions Announces New Corporate Name Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 2:20AMBlue Frog Solutions, a leading provider of Life & Annuity Order Management, Client Management and Compliance solutions for the insurance and financial sectors, announces that the company’s formal transition from Blue Frog Solutions to Aplifi is effective today. (PRWeb April 08, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5234234.htm
The Big Payback Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 1:05AMA billionaire wants to invest but doesn't need the returns any time soon and wants to avoid the tax on the profits. A world of tax-beating products is available through the insurance industry.
The Big Payback Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 5:39PMSo-called permanent life insurance policies are loaded with tax-avoiding benefits
COLUMN: Food and finance at Seaside Farmer’s Market Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 1:39PMMost Saturday mornings you can stumble upon me at the Seaside Farmer’s Market. You can find bread in the same league as La Loba’s, Mediterranean cuisine, veggies along with gardening tips, seeds and plants. If soap sales are slow, you can...
Old Mutual PLC - Annual Financial Report 2010 and AGM 2011 - Part 5 Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 2:02AMOld Mutual PLC - Annual Financial Report 2010 and AGM 2011 - Part 5
Access to health care trumps political attacks Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 6:33PMAll the political noise about national health-care reform and the Affordable Care Act will be ignored by more and more people as they discover what new state and federal laws can do can do for them.
Bank Life Insurance Sales Hit Record High In 2010 Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 10:11AMBanks sold a record $1.8 billion in life insurance premium in 2010, a 40 percent increase from the previous record of $1.3 billion set in 2004, according to a recent report from Kehrer-LIMRA .
Putnam CEO Reynolds Lauds Public and Private Focus on Retirement Income, Renews Call for National Insurance Charter ... Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 2:03PMBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Policymakers should support increased use of products that provide reliable lifetime income, such as lifetime income and draw-down funds, guaranteed pay-out plans and annuities, according to Robert L. Reynolds, president and chief executive officer of Putnam Investments. To foster confidence in such products, Reynolds called on Congress to create an optional national ...
Putnam CEO Reynolds Lauds Public and Private Focus on Retirement Income, Renews Call for National Insurance Charter ... Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 2:00PMPolicymakers should support increased use of products that provide reliable lifetime income, such as lifetime income and draw-down funds, guaranteed pay-out plans and annuities, according to Robert L.
Transamerica's Income Protection Option Offers Control, Flexibility, Guaranteed Income and Peace of Mind Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 3:50PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2011) - Today more than ever, consumers want -- and need -- control, flexibility and guarantees. With the Income Protection Option (IPO) offered by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (TLIC) and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (TFLIC), policy owners can control and structure a guaranteed monthly income stream to beneficiaries, regardless of ...
Transamerica's Income Protection Option Offers Control, Flexibility, Guaranteed Income and Peace of Mind Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 3:32PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 03/15/11) - Today more than ever, consumers want -- and need -- control, flexibility and guarantees. With the Income Protection Option (IPO) offered by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (TLIC) and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (TFLIC), policy owners can control and structure a guaranteed monthly income stream to beneficiaries, regardless of market ...
Dave Gardner: Changing your investor mind Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 2:53PMEven if an investment appears to guarantee impressive returns, you must understand how you would get out if you needed your money.