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  Allianz names new VP of Actuarial Reporting and Analysis

  By Noah Guillaume  |  October 5, 2012

  Steve Thiel will be responsible for timely reporting of actuarial balances while analyzing the financial performance of the insurer.

• Junior Achievement

  By Brian Anderson  |  June 1, 2012

  We hear plenty about how the independent life insurance distribution channel is aging and shrinking. The most common perceptions seem to be that producers are retiring faster than they are being replenished and the industry just isn’t “sexy” enough to attract talented young people.

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  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.

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  Investing For Her Future

  By Corey Dahl  |  June 1, 2012

  Not sure what to do as college graduation approached, Laura Vaughn took a chance on financial advising — and discovered a calling.

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  College Students Ready to Shake Up Life Industry

  By Brian Anderson  |  May 25, 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.

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  Succeeding As an Advisor — at 23

  By Corey Dahl  |  May 25, 2012

  Not sure what to do as college graduation approached, Laura Vaughn took a chance on financial advising — and discovered a calling.

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  Youth Will Be Served

  By Brian Anderson  |  May 11, 2012

  Keep an eye out for two stories about highly motivated young people who are making a big impact in the life insurance industry right out of the gate.

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  Study: Prostate Screening Isn't Saving Lives

  By Marilyn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer  |  March 16, 2012

  Sometimes aggressive efforts to detect serious conditions early save lives -- and sometimes they might not.

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  The Catch: Oct. 20

  By Allison Bell  |  October 20, 2011

  Allison Bell looks at North Dakota, new hires, and more.