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Capabilities are being scared off by security concerns as life insurers continue to stall in the decision-making process, according to study.

Income earned from the sale of annuities at bank holding companies rose 25 percent in the first half of 2011.

Commissioners adopt amendment to improve transparency around the purchase of annuities.

To diversify clients’ portfolios, independent and insurance broker/dealers should consider these products as a baseline income investment in retirement plans, according to new report.

Company's retirement division promotes program participation through tablets, mobile devices and group enrollment meetings.

New report examines the needs of insurer-affiliated investment advisers.

Rules would establish state exchanges and implement standards related to reinsurance and risk adjustment.

Company commits to expanding insurance coverage in Haiti, Senegal.

Key points to Life Insurance Awareness Month's efforts to enlighten employees about their coverage, or lack thereof.

LIMRA pronounces a $17.5-trillion gap in the life insurance U.S. households currently own versus what they claim to need.

The company will write direct insurance in Switzerland and will focus on professional lines.

Manitoba Public Insurance's year-old system enables multiple resources to view and work on claims at the same time, resulting in faster, more accurate decisions.

Laura Schupbach to take on role being vacated by David Zuercher at the end of the year.

MajescoMastek to offer individual, group policy admin systems for life, health and annuity products using common technology platform.

In a low-growth economy, technology consolidation enables insurers to increase the production of existing agents, expand into new channels and monitor performance of all sales activities.

Western National Life hits $2 billion mark, tops Allianz and New York Life in second-quarter fixed annuity sales, according to Beacon Research.

Brokers indicate consistent rates and a general consensus that the market has improved to a point of equilibrium.

Vertafore continues acquisition spree with purchase of compliance BPO provider.

The PMI Group has halted the writing of all new insurance policies.

MetLife Regains Top Annuities Sales Spot