PE firms, Wall Street giants taking bolder approach after acquiring carriers; 'troubling role'
ICI chief Stevens says assumption that 401(k) plans aren't working is wrong.
But critics say one-stop shop a bad policy
With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.
In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.
Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.
AIG's decision not to join a suit against the U.S. government is good news for the insurer's brokers, writes Bruce Kelly.
Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare">All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>
Deal will help advisers model annuities under varying client circumstances.
Product with built-in income rider set to debut Oct. 14.
Municipal workers' benefits hanging in the balance amid bankruptcy filing.
Informs some clients that they can keep investment options.
Advisers, regulators crying foul as insurers seek alterations.
Axa latest to ask contract holders to terminate existing riders; request is voluntary, however
A new study from Harvard shows that medical inflation plummeted between 2009 - 2011. The reasons? A wicked-bad recession, and yes, ObamaCare,
