UBS

Auction rate arbitration may proceed: judge

By Staff Writer | February 13, 2013

Allina contends UBS and other banks tanked the auction-rate securities market when it stopped submitting support bids.

Lockton Dunning acquires Excelsior Solutions

By Noah Guillaume | October 3, 2012

The acquisition expands the benefits consulting practice with prescription benefit management consulting.

Merrill grabs Morgan Stanley exec to run annuities, insurance

By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne | September 27, 2012

Michael Maghani, a 30-year industry veteran, was previously with Citi, UBS and other firms.

The man with the plan: 6 questions for Alan Buerger

By Michael K. Stanley | August 1, 2012

The CEO and co-founder of Coventry talks to us about the firm's origins and the state of life settlements these days.

Managing Portfolios and Emotions in a Volatile Market

By Jill Perlin | June 25, 2012

Your clients are sometimes swayed by emotion when it comes to investing. Here are some strategies to help them overcome their fears and keep their retirement savings on a growth path.

AIG Shows Billion-Dollar Earnings Gain

By Arthur D. Postal | May 4, 2012

Strong first-quarter operating profits at American International Group are leading insurance analysts to say that an “eventual government exit now appears to be visible.”

The Future of Aviva USA

By Tom Nawrocki | April 17, 2012

At this point, talk of a potential sale of Aviva USA is speculation. But there are plenty of potential suitors.

Key Themes Arise from UBS Asset Gathering Conference

By Staff Writer | March 28, 2012

Both public and private insurers, asset managers, distributors and consultants strove to take the collective temperature of the asset gathering industry while highlighting expected trends at UBS’s seventh annual Asset Gathering Conference held in Boston from March 22-23

MetLife Fails Federal Reserve "Stress Test"

By Arthur D. Postal | March 14, 2012

MetLife was one of four large financial institutions late Tuesday deemed to have failed a “stress test” imposed on large banking institutions by the Federal Reserve Board, a decision roundly criticized by MetLife and insurance analysts.

Hedge Fund Manager Makes Case for Splitting Hartford P&C, Life Businesses

By Arthur D. Postal | February 15, 2012

Hedge fund manager John Paulson Tuesday increased the pressure on Hartford Insurance Group to break itself up into separate property and casualty and life businesses by taking the case directly to Hartford shareholders.