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June 19, 2013
Genworth introduces new fixed index annuity
Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company have added a new annuity to their SecureLiving Fixed Index Annuities suite. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
More than half of advisors less than successful with life insurance
More than half of financial advisors do not describe their efforts to provide life insurance and related advice to their clients as “successful." ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Cerulli: Flexibility is key in choice of managed account programs
Most financial advisors identify flexibility to choose asset allocations as important when deciding which managed account programs to use, according to a new report. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Finding military-ready employers at SHRM
Veterans have been having trouble finding jobs and returning to civilian life. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
State exchanges will have ‘vibrant’ competition
New analysis shows increased competition among health plans in the nongroup marketplace. ... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Lawmakers get update on G-SII, Comframe, captives
During the Thursday hearing, the Subcommittee of Housing and Insurance of the House Financial Services Committee heard testimony from NAIC CEO Ben Nelson, Federal Insurance Office Director Michael McRaith, and the insurance expert on the U.S Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Roy Woodall, on other industry concerns – namely ComFrame, captives and G-SII.... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Congress urges DOL to consider minorities in fiduciary definition
Congress is worried that any change to the definition of who is a fiduciary will limit the access minority groups have to investment advice.... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Women more emotional about retirement planning
As many financial advisors have found out over the years, women think differently than men when it comes to money and retirement.... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Health care costs to slow in 2014
The slowdown in health care spending as previously reported by researchers just may be here to stay.... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Overhaul of TDFs in the works
Target-date funds have been a boon to the investment industry, helping to get people to save for retirement, but some big changes could be coming soon aimed at making sure nest eggs are better protected.... Full Story
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June 19, 2013
Midland National introduces a flexible new annuity product providing an enhanced death benefit
Midland National introduces a flexible new annuity product providing an enhanced death benefit... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Cooperation among gov’t insurance agencies questioned
Neugebauer tells McRaith, Nelson and Woodall to figure out how to work better together. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Revised Alzheimer's plan says little about insurance
The drafters noted that patients who have dementia have a hard time buying coverage. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Royce defends FIO, questions NAIC's credibility
Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., makes the case for a strong FIO and downplays the role of the NAIC. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
SHRM, ACIP optimistic on immigration reform
A big hurdle in Congress would require Homeland Security to certify an apprehension rate of 90 percent of illegal crossers at the border. ... Full Story
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June 18, 2013
Administration releases proposed rule on exchanges
The Obama administration is working on easing the operation of the new health insurance exchanges under PPACA. ... Full Story
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