life insurance markets

Far from home

By Warren S. Hersch | January 1, 2013

As U.S. life insurers look to expand their presence overseas in the year ahead, the untapped potential and robust growth of a number of emerging markets beckon.

The Hartford sale to Prudential seen as a positive move

By Arthur D. Postal | October 3, 2012

Industry analysts are calling the sale of the Hartford’s individual life unit to Prudential last week a positive for the company because it will force the Hartford to concentrate on businesses where it is a dominant player.

Enterprising Young Men

By Brian Anderson | June 1, 2012

A company formed by sharp, entrepreneurial-minded college students is out to change the way producers work, value and sell their book of business. For an industry desperately searching for ways to attract more talented young people, here’s hoping they’re on to something.