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MetLife to pay $600 million to consumers in ‘landmark’ settlement

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:40:09 +0000

A group of six states reached a $40 million “landmark” settlement today (April 23) with nine MetLife insurance companies that might return about $600 million to consumers nationwide.

MetLife to pay $600 million to consumers in ‘landmark’ settlement via IFAwebnews.

Fitch, Jones fault U.S. for MetLife’s failing of financial stress test

Bob Graham — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:23:48 +0000

MetLife, because of its ownership of MetLife Bank, an online retail unit, was forced to submit to the Federal Reserve's stress testing and failed, possibly because it was “unfairly penalized” by regulators.

Fitch, Jones fault U.S. for MetLife’s failing of financial stress test via IFAwebnews.

USAA, State Farm rank highest among 14 insurers for customer service

Bob Graham — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:39:18 +0000

USAA beat State Farm in the “good” customer service category in a new ranking of insurers, according to the Temkin Group.

USAA, State Farm rank highest among 14 insurers for customer service via IFAwebnews.

MetLife to pay $10,000 for data breach in 2009

Bob Graham — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:45 +0000

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle a case where current and former customers' personal information was made public in November 2009.

MetLife to pay $10,000 for data breach in 2009 via IFAwebnews.

Family dinners go better when sound financial planning is appetizer

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:37:42 +0000

Financial planning can have a positive effect on familial relationships for Americans who have limits on how much financial assistance they can offer to family members, a new study says.

Family dinners go better when sound financial planning is appetizer 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.

Former N.H. insurance agent accused of exploiting elderly client

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:17:16 +0000

A former MetLife insurance agent in New Hampshire is facing administrative actions in the state after two state agencies say he exploited an elderly client.

Former N.H. insurance agent accused of exploiting elderly client via IFAwebnews.

MetLife Stadium to field New York Jets, Giants

IFAwebnews Staff — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:57:09 +0000

MetLife has signed a deal for the naming rights for the new sports and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, N.J.

MetLife Stadium to field New York Jets, Giants via IFAwebnews.

Health insurance brokers predict consumers will need them more

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:52:31 +0000

Health benefits brokers expect that consumers will become more dependent on their services in the future, and see growth potential for their agencies, a new survey says.

Health insurance brokers predict consumers will need them more via IFAwebnews.

WIFS collects $285,000 in 2011 sponsorship funds from insurers

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:23:03 +0000

An Albany, N.Y.-based organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women announced its 2011 industry partners, whose sponsorship shows their dedication to supporting women in insurance and financial services careers, according to the group.

WIFS collects $285,000 in 2011 sponsorship funds from insurers via IFAwebnews.