Affluent Market Research & Tips

States force jobless to pay needless fees

By Daniel Wagner | January 29, 2013

Jobless Americans are paying millions in unnecessary fees to collect unemployment benefits because of state policies encouraging them to get the money through bank-issued payment cards.

Exit planning: All questions answered

By Brian Anderson | January 28, 2013

Three exit planning experts respond to your most pressing questions about this exciting, lucrative market.

Nelson sticks to NAIC preservation of state system

By Liz Festa | January 23, 2013

The former senator will serve as a guard against federal incursion of state-based regulation.

New York fines HealthNow $700,000

By Liz Festa | January 17, 2013

The company also had agent management issues in addition to lapses in explanation of coverage.

Selling life insurance far from home: Leonardo Lerer of Brazil

By Warren S. Hersch | January 3, 2013

NUL Senior Editor Warren S. Hersch speaks with Leonardo Lerer, a partner at a life brokerage based in Brazil.

4 ways seniors are divided on tax hikes for the wealthy

By Daniel Williams | January 3, 2013

Seniors weigh in on whether a greater tax burden should be placed on the affluent.

State examiners must ensure PPACA, state compliance

By Elizabeth D. Festa | December 20, 2012

State insurance examiners have their work cut out for them with following both the state and federal statutes and making sure the higher standard is followed.

Life insurance: 5 things to expect in 2013

By Michael K. Stanley | December 19, 2012

It will be a transition year for the life insurance industry, which faces possible changes to the tax-favored status of life products, as well as challenges in remaining relevant to younger consumers.

More than six in 10 in U.S. paying attention to fiscal cliff

By Staff Writer | December 19, 2012

Americans' level of interest in the news surrounding the fiscal cliff negotiations remains about the same as it has been since the beginning of the month.