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Future of VAs a ‘Wildcard,’ Conning Says
Wed, Jul 08, 2009
“We'll have to see how this market plays out,” said Terence Martin, vice president of insurance research at Hartford-based Conning Research and Consulting.
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Employers Not Responsible for Retiree Income, Most Plan Advisers Say
Wed, Jul 08, 2009
“A mutual funds/fixed annuity combination” and “variable annuities with a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit” were the “most attractive” options for retirement income planning/distribution.
Eight Join Advisory Board at American College’s New York Life Center for Retirement Income
Wed, Jul 08, 2009
The Center, directed by Kenn Beam Tacchino, JD, offers technical knowledge to financial advisors and agents in matters related to the retirement decisions facing clients.
Fitch Downgrades Nationwide Mutual to “A”
Tue, Jul 07, 2009
VA writers like Nationwide continue to be under pressure from the decline in equity market values, which have required additional general account reserves to cover guarantees, Fitch said.
Got Anger? ShareOwners.Org Cites Investor Indignation
Wed, Jul 08, 2009
ShareOwners.org wants stronger regulation of the securities industry, increased accountability of corporate boards and CEOs, greater financial transparency and protection of the legal rights of investors.
