Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

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  Thrivent probes LTC planning gap

  By Allison Bell  |  December 19, 2012

  Women use more formal LTC services but are less likely to have LTC coverage.

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  AIG Paves the Way for Federal Regulation

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  August 14, 2012

  As the federal government's share in AIG dwindles, a new era of insurance regulation begins.

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  A Watchful Eye

  By Arthur D. Postal, Elizabeth Festa  |  June 1, 2012

  Insurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.

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  Insurers Face New Regulation from Federal Reserve

  By Elizabeth Festa, Arthur D. Postal  |  May 2, 2012

  Insurance companies that own or operate a savings & loan will face fresh oversight from the Federal Reserve Board, which is creating a process by which to examine those financial institutions that have significant banking assets.

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  LIMRA Reports on Annuity Sales

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  March 16, 2012

  Total annuity sales increased 8% in 2011 over 2010 to hit $240.3 billion as reported by LIMRA in its fourth quarter 2011 U.S. Individual Annuities Sales Survey.

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  Which Life/Health Companies Rank Among World's Most Ethical?

  By Bill Coffin  |  March 15, 2012

  As the Ethisphere Institute releases its 2012 list of the world's most ethical companies, how does the life and health industry measure up? Pretty well, actually.

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  Thrivent Financial Posts 70% Earnings Gain in 2011

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 24, 2012

  Thrivent Financial, Minneapolis, reported net income in 2011 of $424 million, a 70% increase over the $249.3 million the company recorded in 2010. Thrivent Financial’s statutory revenue climbed to $7.9 billion, up 6% over 2010.

• Singing the Praises of Tax Season

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  March 21, 2011

  Should the insurance professional and CPA agree their practices are a match, then the next step is to develop a business plan. Among other things, says Partners Financial's Chung, the document should outline revenue targets