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Women lagging behind men on retirement planning, saving

Bob Graham — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:41:08 +0000

Fewer women than men have formal investment plans in place for retirement and are less likely to be putting money away, a new study finds.

Women lagging behind men on retirement planning, saving via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. agent admits his role in second large life insurance scheme

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:07:54 +0000

A former New York, N.Y., insurance producer pleaded guilty to defrauding three life insurance companies of about $33 million, one year after he was sent to prison for three years for a similar life insurance scheme.

N.Y. agent admits his role in second large life insurance scheme via IFAwebnews.

FINRA bars former Fla. broker accused of taking millions from clients

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:25:02 +0000

A former Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., financial advisor is now permanently barred from the industry for misappropriating more than $1.9 million of his clients’ funds and taking other actions to hide his scheme.

FINRA bars former Fla. broker accused of taking millions from clients via IFAwebnews.

Fast-food, big profits and the silliest attack on insurers yet

Bob Graham — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:28:20 +0000

It appears life and health insurance companies in the U.S., Canada and Europe have been caught dining on fast-food profits – nearly $2 billion worth – when they encourage their members to eschew these treats in the name of wellness. At least that’s the case an article from Harvard researchers, published in the April 15 edition of American Journal of Public Health, tries to make.

Fast-food, big profits and the silliest attack on insurers yet via IFAwebnews.

Insphere launches its national insurance distribution network

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:26:37 +0000

Six months ago, Insphere Insurance Solutions announced plans to become the largest independent career agent distribution group. On Jan. 21, the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas-based company announced it has commenced operations with a force of 2,200 agents and offices in more than 40 states.

Insphere launches its national insurance distribution network via IFAwebnews.

ING Retirement Services beefs up higher education plan efforts

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:00:35 +0000

ING U.S. Retirement Services is focusing new attention on employer-sponsored higher education retirement plans by forming a new business development team focused on this segment of the 403(b) defined contribution market.

ING Retirement Services beefs up higher education plan efforts via IFAwebnews.

ING uses partner feedback to enhance TPA website

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:23 +0000

ING recently introduced an enhanced third-party administrator website featuring automated reporting capabilities and updated loan and distribution processing at its annual TPA Partners Advanced Training Forum.

ING uses partner feedback to enhance TPA website via IFAwebnews.

ING names new CEO of its U.S. insurance division

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:19 +0000

Dutch financial services firm ING has named Rob Leary chief executive officer of ING Insurance U.S., days after announcing its intention to split its insurance and banking operations.

ING names new CEO of its U.S. insurance division via IFAwebnews.

ING to sell its insurance unit in split with banking operations

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:07:03 +0000

ING will separate its banking and insurance operations, with plans to sell the latter part of its company in the next four years.

ING to sell its insurance unit in split with banking operations via IFAwebnews.

Iowa insurance agent accused of stealing $100,000 in client funds

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:35:47 +0000

An Iowa insurance agent and securities broker was arrested after he allegedly took more than $100,000 from his clients for his own personal use.

Iowa insurance agent accused of stealing $100,000 in client funds via IFAwebnews.