Rhode Island

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  Lawyers: RI client truthful when he pleaded guilty

  By AP Staff Writer  |  May 17, 2013

  The fraud case involves the use of variable annuities and so-called “death put” bonds that would pay out when a person died.

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  RI estate lawyer says he's innocent in death fraud

  By Michelle R. Smith  |  May 13, 2013

  Joseph Caramadre is trying to change his plea back to not guilty, arguing he was pressured to plead guilty by his lawyers.

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  NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutiny

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  May 1, 2013

  New York insurance regulators have the captives industry and private equity firms that own annuity companies under a microscope for their effect on financial solvency and stability and they fear policyholders may be left holding the bag.

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  Dodd-Frank: A Guide

  By Allison Bell  |  April 22, 2013

  Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: The Insurance Provisions

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  NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutiny

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 18, 2013

  Lawsky is concerned the use of captives by insurers places the stability of the broader financial system at greater risk.

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  White sworn in; SEC commissioner departures loom

  By Melanie Waddell  |  April 11, 2013

  President Obama is likely to name replacements for commissioners Walter and Paredes in a matter of weeks.

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  Insurance regulators unveil plan to institute PBR

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  April 7, 2013

  Department resources, RBC requirements and captives/SPVs remain knots the task force must untangle.

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  10 estate planning tax facts you need to know

  By Tax Facts Online  |  April 3, 2013

  We've got the answers to some of your toughest estate planning tax questions.

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  Life at the NAIC meeting: Reserves and more reserves

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  March 29, 2013

  Know your CDAs from your SPVs and definitely your PBR.

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  Head of Senate banking to retire

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  March 26, 2013

  Johnson's decision establishes former Gov. Mike Rounds, a Republican and an insurance agent, as the likely front-runner to succeed him.