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10 insurers with direct, indirect U.S. risks see S&P ratings drop

Bob Graham — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:43:05 +0000

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered to “AA+” from “AAA” its long-term counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on the member companies of five U.S. insurance groups, following its lowering of the U.S.'s credit rating last week.

10 insurers with direct, indirect U.S. risks see S&P ratings drop 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.

Court: Insurer disregards fiduciary, good faith duties in annuities

Jaime L. Brockway — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:43:48 +0000

A Racine, Wis., judge ruled that a Milwaukee-based insurance company breached contracts when it changed how dividends were paid on certain annuities.

Court: Insurer disregards fiduciary, good faith duties in annuities via IFAwebnews.

Weiss: Larger life, annuity insurers less risky than smaller ones

Bob Graham — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:52:18 +0000

Large life and annuity insurers fared better than smaller insurers in an independent ratings service’s analysis of what companies are strong enough to be recommended to consumers.

Weiss: Larger life, annuity insurers less risky than smaller ones 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.

Northwestern Mutual defines claim options for medical professionals

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:00:09 +0000

An added partial benefit option and interactive online tools are available for medical professionals as part of Northwestern Mutual’s new “flexible” medical occupation definition.

Northwestern Mutual defines claim options for medical professionals 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.

Former Northwestern Mutual employees sue company for $200 million

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:35:31 +0000

Three former Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. employees have filed a $200 million class-action lawsuit against their ex-employer, alleging denial of minimum wages and overtime pay.

In a suit filed in ... Read →

Former Northwestern Mutual employees sue company for $200 million via IFAwebnews.

African American financial professionals conference set for April 27-28 in Washington, D.C.

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:35:01 +0000

A conference for African American financial professionals is scheduled for April 27-28 at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

The Fourth Annual Conference for African American Financial Professionals provides attendees with an ... Read →

African American financial professionals conference set for April 27-28 in Washington, D.C. via IFAwebnews.