The nation’s largest life insurer, MetLife, says it passed the federal government’s stress test, investigating if financial service firms had enough capital

MetLife, which became a bank a federally chartered bank …  Read →

The Obama Administration is looking to tax life insurance firms, securities dealers and large estates to raise money for some of its numerous reforms.

The Treasury Department is looking to raise …  Read →

Although it was mentioned as a potential participant in the latest round of federal bailouts, New York-based MetLife says it has already taken steps to stay strong financially.

C. Robert …  Read →

If and when the U.S. Treasury Department decides to help life insurers through its Troubled Asset Relief Program, it won’t be assisting Genworth Financial.

The Richmond, Va.-based insurer was informed by …  Read →

The U.S. government appears ready to offer Troubled Asset Relief Program funding to several major life insurers who have aligned with banks to seek federal bailout funds.

The companies, including Prudential …  Read →

American International Group Inc. is asking the federal government to lessen the insurer’s bailout burden, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal. Yes, that burden. The one where …  Read →

Sorry soccer fans, but you may need to purchase an updated Manchester United jersey next year.

ESPN is reporting that American International Group has no plans to renew its shirt sponsorship …  Read →

With insurers among the first to line up for a federal bailout, followed by the auto industry, speculation has run rampant over who might line up next.  While suspects such …  Read →