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Obesity Linked to Retirement Insecurity

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

Per capita medical spending for the obese is $1,429 higher per year, or roughly 42% higher, than for someone of normal weight, a new research study claims.

VA Rider Hedging Has Been 94% Effective—Milliman

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

The financial crisis has prompted VA writers to reevaluate their entire risk management strategies and become more self-reliant, the Seattle-based consultants say.

MetLife Posts Strong Annuity Growth in 2Q 2009

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

MetLife's annuity net flows remained positive for the fifth consecutive quarter while lapse rates declined for the second quarter in a row.

Lincoln Financial Group Rebounds in Second Quarter

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

At $2.6 billion, overall annuity deposits were down 23% from the second quarter of 2008 but up by 20% from the first quarter of 2009.