Symetra Financial Corporation

NerdWallet addition connects advisors, potential clients

By Noah Guillaume | March 6, 2013

Ask an Advisor platform helps advisors stand out online by constructing an enhanced web presence.

NAFA appoints development and education VP

By Noah Guillaume | February 13, 2013

Jeff Mose will focus on education for annuity professionals and increasing the associate membership of annuity advisors, agents and brokers.

IRI Names New Board Members, Officers

By Noah Guillaume | September 14, 2012

Larry Roth, the President and CEO of Advisor Group, succeeds Lynne Ford as chairman of the Insured Retirement Institute’s board of directors.

Allianz Life Launches Upgrade to Allianz Life Pro+ UL Policy

By Warren S. Hersch | July 27, 2012

Allianz Life launched an enhanced Allianz Life Pro+ Fixed Index UL Policy. PLUS: News from Aon, Guardian Life, Hartford Financial, Principal Financial, Prudential Financial and Symetra.

Marsh Launches Quarterly Global Insurance Pricing Index

By Noah Guillaume | July 3, 2012

Index shows insurance rates continued to firm in Q2.

State Farm Posts 56% Decline in Earnings in 2011

By Warren S. Hersch | March 1, 2012

State Farm, Bloomington, Ill. reported an after-tax net income of $0.8 billion in 2011, down from $1.8 billion in net income in 2010. Company revenue in 2011 (including premium revenue, earned investment income and realized capital gains) was $64.3 billion, up from $63.2 billion for 2010.

Earnings Results: Aflac, Ameriprise, Assurant Genworth, Principal, Symetra

By Warren S. Hersch | February 3, 2012

Aflac Inc., Columbus, Ga. (NYSE: AFL) reported fourth quarter 2011 revenue of $6.0 billion, a 12.9% rise compared with $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net earnings totaled $546 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, compared with $437 million, or $.92 per share, a year ago.