US Federal Reserve

Buffett eyes Fed bond portfolio

By Josh Funk | May 6, 2013

Gen Re's boss says the process of reversing years of stimulus buying could be "very inflationary."

ACLI concerned with US GAAP proposal

By Liz Festa | May 3, 2013

Insurers with thrifts or S&Ls would have to account for their liabilities in accordance with GAAP.

MetLife posts 1Q profit as business expanded

By Associated Press | May 3, 2013

The insurer has said it expects its income to shrink this year as low interest rates hurt its business.

Disability Insurance Observer: Fed goals

By Allison Bell | May 2, 2013

Insurers should lobby to get the FOMC to pay more attention to long-term savings efforts.

Condoleezza Rice urges action on domestic issues

By Warren S. Hersch | May 1, 2013

The U.S. must address festering fiscal and social issues to maintain its political and economic standing.

Treasury: Government nears end of SIFI process

By Arthur D. Postal | May 1, 2013

The top Treasury overseer of financial institutions said Thursday night that the government “is nearing the end of the process” of designating which nonbanks, such as insurers, will be deemed systemically significant and therefore subject to federal regulation.