By recruiting Perella Weinberg, the state regulator would focus on protecting the policyholders of “monoline” insurers.
Inspired by market volatility, insurance carriers are making over their equity-index annuities in an attempt to beat a bad reputation and target baby boomer investors.
Gender is a strong factor in determining the likelihood of whether a worker 50 or older receives an annuity or a company-sponsored pension payment, according to a recently released study.
Robert B. Pollock's return follows a six-month hiatus when Mr. Pollock went on administrative leave by order of the board of directors.
Insurance agents and advisers are hawking annuities without grasping the adverse impact on clients' estate plans, industry observers said.
Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Bob Greifeld urged Congress to speedily pass a stimulus package.
The tentative deal involving $150 billion worth of tax rebates would provide $300 to $1,200 per household.
The new benefit will go with UBS’s target retirement funds and other investment options.
John Koehler will lead a group of nine specialists, each one focusing on advanced planning techniques.
Willis Group Holdings, the London-based insurance broker, is talking takeover with Marsh & McLennan, CNBC reported.
Haier New York Life, a joint venture between the New York-based insurer and China’s Haier Group, today opened a branch in Wuhan.
A total of $50 million in 401(k) assets moved into diversified equities from fixed-income investments during December, according to the Hewitt 401(k) Index.
Ex-AIG chief Maurice R. Greenberg and his investment firm have retained an adviser to review their stake in the insurer.
David M. Johnson, executive vice president and finance chief of The Hartford, will resign in mid-2008.
“The NAIC investigated itself with an attorney who used to work for the insurers,” said the Life Insurance Settlement Assoc. chief.
Doug Townsend has been the vice president and controller of both entities since January 2004.
The Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission today added two new regulators.
Employee plaintiffs are lining up to sue the major brokerage firms over losses in company stock.
Starting in 2009, new rules will change the landscape of the 403(b) industry, making the plans look more like 401(k)s and increasing their attractiveness to savvy advisers in the process, industry leaders believe.
As managing director and head of fixed income trading, Bill Parry will oversee all fixed income traders.
