Prudential

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  MetLife removes alien status from captive

  By Arthur D. Postal, Elizabeth D. Festa  |  May 21, 2013

  MetLife is merging three U.S. life insurers and a captive reinsurer “to create a larger, well capitalized U.S. life company.”

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  Lew hopes to accelerate pace of Dodd-Frank work

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  May 21, 2013

  When SIFI designations are made, it could still be some time before the public is made aware, according to Lew.

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  Scope of data shows wide picture of any systemic risk

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  May 13, 2013

  With more disclosure, we will be able to have a more coherent, public debate on this, Paul Sharma says.

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  ACLI concerned with US GAAP proposal

  By Liz Festa  |  May 3, 2013

  Insurers with thrifts or S&Ls would have to account for their liabilities in accordance with GAAP.

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  FSOC hones in on insurers' interest rate risk

  By Arthur D. Postal, Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 25, 2013

  An FSOC official said the focus is due to the increased risk people take on when interest rates and volatility are low.

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  FSOC to meet; still debating SIFI

  By Arthur D. Postal, Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 24, 2013

  They will meet Thursday to approve the FSOC annual report, but signs indicate the first designation of a SIFI is near.

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  Insurers see bias in IAIS draft paper

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  April 16, 2013

  Insurers say the final draft paper on insurer branches in foreign countries has a bias for subsidiary, not branch structure.

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  Life insurance stocks rally on investment gains

  By AP Staff Writer  |  April 10, 2013

  Expectations for solid first-quarter results pushed life insurance stocks up on Wednesday, but low interest rates have analysts staying cautious.

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  IAIS shows its hand on FSB, extends ComFrame debate

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 6, 2013

  As the G-SII determination date gets closer, the ComFrame draft is pushed further back.

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  Fed issues final rule for nonbank supervision

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 4, 2013

  The board also established the requirements for when a company is "predominantly engaged in financial activities."