Archive for March, 2009


10-K: GENWORTH LIFE & ANNUITY INSURANCE CO
MarketWatch (press release)
We offer customers term and universal life insurance and Medicare supplement insurance. Retirement Income and Institutional. We offer customers a variety of wealth accumulation, income distribution and institutional products. ...
10-K: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC MarketWatch (press release)
10-K: AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC MarketWatch (press release)
10-K: PROTECTIVE LIFE CORP MarketWatch (press release)
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Economy thumps Kansas City Life Insurance in 2008
Bizjournals.com, NC
The recession caused Kansas City Life Insurance Co. to report losses for the fourth quarter and all of 2008, largely because of investment losses. In a release late Friday, the Kansas City-based company (Nasdaq: KCLI) reported a loss of $7.2 million, ...

Conseco 4Q Loss Widens On Invest Losses, Warns Of Default
CNNMoney.com
The life-insurance sector has been hurt by the market turmoil, which has hurt many insurers' financial flexibility and decreased and their ability to access the credit markets. The company posted a net loss of $406.8 million , or $2.20 a share, ...

Aegon Religare Life Insurance focuses on Kerala
Economic Times, India
KOCHI: Aegon Religare Life Insurance has identified Kerala as an important market for its growth. The company has set a target of Rs 1 crore premium income per branch per month from Kerala. Presently the state contributes 4 % of the company income. ...

S&P Drops Ratings on 10 Life Insurers
BankInvestmentConsultant.com, NY
By Retirement Income Reporter Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has lowered its counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on 10 US life insurance groups because of stressed assets. S&P has also lowered its counterparty credit ratings on seven ...

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US Treasury To Provide AIG Up To Additional $30 Billion
CNNMoney.com
The Fed and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plan to take up to a $26 billion preferred interest in two AIG life insurance subsidiaries - American Life Insurance Co. and American International Assurance Co. - as well as make $8.5 billion in new ...
AIG May Get $30 Billion in Additional US Capital Bloomberg
FACTBOX - Terms of revamped AIG government rescue Reuters
AIG losing $460000 per minute -- government steps in BloggingStocks
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Prudential Unit May Buy Stake In Yamato Life
CNNMoney.com
TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- The court-appointed administrator for Yamato Life Insurance Co. said Monday that it has reached an agreement with a unit of Prudential Financial Group (PRU) to help with Yamato's restructuring, a move that could ultimately lead to a ...
Prudential to restructure Japan's Yamato Life Reuters India
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In the life insurance market there are plenty of companies who are large and successful and there are many more who are able to offer incentives to attract you to taking out a term life insurance policy with them. All of these firms in the market are fighting for their place and wanting as many customers to come to them so they will offer good deals as an enticement.

Before attempting to buy a policy from any of these firms you should establish what it is that you want from the actual policy that you buy. You should gather information on the different rates that are available by a number of life insurance companies and look at the benefits and cover of the different policies alongside one another. You should also look at the age of the company their knowledge of the market and how much people trust them, as well as if you do communicate with an insurance agent or representative that you consider them trustworthy.

How do you know a Life Insurance Company is reliable? There are a lot of factors that will indicate that a company can be considered reliable and a trustworthy firm to take out a term life insurance policy with. If they have been established and in the market for some time and have a solid reputation, then this will be beneficial. You should also look at their recent history as sometimes this can indiciate that a company is in trouble.

Most life insurance companies do offer a substantial type of guarantee, termed state-guaranteed fund sponsored, which means the state will guarantee your policy, however, you should be aware that some states, such as Washington DC and Colorado currently don’t do this. But, you should invest your money with a stable and reliable company, after all you shouldn’t be investing your money in a life insurance policy only to discover that they will need to be rescued from collapse in the future, now would you? Therefore, it makes sense that you should be buying any type of policy from a life insurance company who has a long and stable history and has a good financial rating.

Should you buying a policy from a term life insurance Salesperson? A number of ways exist for you to buy a term life insurance policy with buying on the internet and buying directly from a salesperson being two of them. You will be able to speak in person with the sales person, which is something that many people do like, as they are able to discuss the finer points of the policy and any differences in prices. Also, you will be given something tangible from the meeting so you will be able to take away something to read and have a think bout too.

But, to trust this type of person whole heatedly would be a mistake. Their integrity and sincerity ,may seem genuine but they might not be wholly straightforward with you. Asking questions about the information that they have covered and any alternatives that are available will make sure they are looking (partially) at your interests. Having them discuss these points with you will make sure that they have covered all of the finer points and that you will be choosing the right term life insurance cover.

You should also think about the salsesperson’s suggestions and critically examine them so that they stress the different points of each type of premium and not just focusing on a high premium policy, instead of opting for a cheaper term life insurance policy. Like those in any industry, salespeople are paid higher commissions for selling higher priced life insurance policies, therefore you should choose the right policy that suits you after taking on all of the information, facts and advice that you have gained both online, from friends and from the salesperson you have spoken to.

Many individuals dont even want to speak to a salesperson and they like to find all of their information via the internet, looking at a number of website that offer information on term life insurance as well as some price comparison sites.

If you are looking at a local company and have come to the conclusion that you will be using them then you should take a look at the local consumer affairs agency and see whether they have any complaints against them and what those complaints are. You should buy your term life insurance policy from a company that shows substantial commitment and trustworthiness to its customers, as well as looking at the needs of their clients.

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Australia boosts life insurance company oversight
Reuters
CANBERRA March 2 (Reuters) - Australia will tighten regulation of life insurance companies to close a loophole which allows non-operating holding companies in the sector to avoid full oversight, the government said on Monday. ...

PAUL CLITHEROE: Insurance a matter of life, death
Geelong Advertiser, Australia
Australians are renowned for their laid back, ``she'll be right'' approach to life. But it's our approach to death that bothers me _ a recent industry survey showed more than one third of respondents had no life insurance nor plans for it. ...
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