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By Arthur D. Postal |
February 24, 2012
New York State has become the first state to require life insurers to pay beneficiaries of life insurance claims immediately, effectively prohibiting the use of retained asset accounts.
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By Brian Anderson |
October 31, 2011
There’s no better time than Halloween to think about what scares you. So, in no particular order, here are some things — mostly relating to the life insurance industry — that scare me.
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By Brian Anderson |
October 10, 2011
For a non-issue, the controversy surrounding retained asset accounts has had quite a shelf life. It got extended again in early October when California enacted into law two bills tightening consumer protections on retained asset accounts.
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By Bill Coffin |
October 4, 2011
I don't care what California says. I still think RAAs are a good idea.
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By Arthur D. Postal |
October 4, 2011
A pair of new laws in California mark a major shift in outlawing the long-held practice of RAAs
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By Brian Anderson |
August 4, 2010
Ooh, those evil insurance companies are at it again! Or so some in the mainstream media would have consumers believe. And surprise - a couple of politicians were quick with the knee-jerk reactions to condemn the insurance companies, too.