Congress

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  AALU to Congress: Life insurance is not a tax expenditure

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 30, 2013

  In preparation for the debate on tax reform, the industry is now marshaling arguments to defend the tax-favored treatment of its products.

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  McRaith: FIO reports will be out by July

  By Arthur D. Postal and Elizabeth D. Festa  |  March 13, 2013

  FIO Director Michael McRaith said all long-awaited reports would be released by July.

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  Life insurers launch "fly-in" to prevent fade out

  By Liz Festa  |  March 1, 2013

  The frontline of the industry descended upon Capitol Hill to make sure they are seen as essential.

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  One

  By Richard Hoe  |  January 24, 2013

  Everyone, including those in the financial industry, needs to come together.

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  Defending your life: Tax reform and the inside buildup

  By Robert Lehmert  |  January 16, 2013

  Without the deferral of taxation on the inside build-up of life insurance, the product would be unaffordable and unavailable.

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  Ugly

  By Richard Hoe  |  January 3, 2013

  Let's hope our leaders put aside dirty politics this year and embrace compromise.

• What will the fiscal cliff cost you? There’s a tool for that

  By Staff Writer  |  December 5, 2012

  Forget what increased taxes and major spending cuts will do to our economy. What does it mean for your wallet?

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  Taxing life insurance benefits would be bad—up to a point

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  November 27, 2012

  The growing chorus among the nation’s political elite for closing so-called “tax expenditures” or loopholes as part of a bipartisan tax-reform package have placed the tax-favored status of life insurance squarely within Congress’ cross-hairs.

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  Expert foresees end-of-year rush to implement tax avoidance strategies

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  November 14, 2012

  Taxes on wealthy Americans are certain to rise next year. Professionals should approach clients about leveraging a host of tax-avoidance strategies.

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  On the Third Hand: Your Democrats

  By Allison Bell  |  October 2, 2012

  Some accident and health sector campaign donations cross over to the Blue side of the aisle.