According to LIMRA's sales survey, the new annualized premium for individual life insurance dropped 11 percent in the third quarter.

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Two former business partners used a Ponzi scheme to defraud Oregon investors of roughly $500,000, using the proceeds to buy a Lexus and a Rose Garden Suite.

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The proposed Rule 151A requirement that sales for indexed annuities be sold exclusively through broker-dealers and not through traditional and established agent networks would severely limit, if not polarize, sales of these products which are very much in demand by the American public ($25 billion a year for the past three years).

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Earlier this month, the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association announced the conclusion of its Annuity Supervision and Monitoring Review Initiative.

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Baby boomers and retirees are looking for ways to turn their decreasing nest eggs into a steady income.

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Tough economic times are causing a ripple effect in layoffs.

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The gigantic generational group that is the baby boomers is about to move into retirement.

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With many Americans facing the hardships of the ongoing economic crisis, many are uncertain about retirement security and their ability to pay for long term care.

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According to the 59 indexed annuity carriers participating in the Advantage Index Sales & Market Report, total third-quarter sales were $6.7 billion, up 5.2 percent from the same period last year.

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The long-term care system "is burdensome to state and federal governments, to family members (who provide the bulk of care) and to individuals' pocket books," says researcher Kristie Kimbell.

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Boomer women place a higher value on word-of-mouth advertising than their younger counterparts according to a recent study.

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Brian D. Mann has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Partners Advantage Insurance Services LLC.

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Money to provide lavish executive trips does not seem to stop the American International Group from asking the government for another $40 billion, raising the total amount received to $150 billion.

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The Life Insurance Settlement Association announced its 2009 forecast and priorities.

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A program originally designed to help agents structure a long-term retirement income plan for clients has been re-structured to include future benefits that are specific to the clients needs.

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It appears that a combination of strong industry response and the changing tides of election season may have helped change the course of this year's biggest pre-economic meltdown controversy in the financial services sector: SEC Ruling 151A.

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According to a survey conducted by LIMRA in mid-October, U.S. consumers are content with their investments and banking or insurance arrangements during this financial crisis.

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Montana state insurance regulators will start gathering nationwide information on insurance companies regarding market conduct,

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A study from Europe's leading financial service providers shows the country will get through the economic crisis in 2009.

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New York's attorney general announced Wednesday that of the $85 billion loan the American International Group received from a government bailout, they are suspending payments to executives.

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The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered a Lake Havasu couple who defrauded investors to pay restitution of nearly $720,000 and a penalty of $100,000.

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Medicaid spending is "unsustainable" for both federal and state governments, says Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.

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The Internal Revenue Service announced increased deductibility limits for long-term care insurance, giving small business owners the ability to deduct 100 percent of the costs.

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A retirement income planning strategy can help to ensure that your clients' assets last as long as their retirement.

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Retirement preparation education is a high priority for some employers.

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