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LIMRA: Indexed annuities post record sales in third quarter 2010
By Staff Writer
Indexed annuity sales totaled $8.7 billion in the third quarter of 2010, setting a new record, according to LIMRA. The numbers were up 6% from the prior quarter and 16% over third quarter 2009.
Editor's Blog
Pass it on, in memory of Burt Meisel
By Brian Anderson
It has been almost two years since Burt Meisel wrote his final "Is this about insurance?" column for Life Insurance Selling, resigning after 12 years of writing the column due to deteriorating health that would claim his life in August 2009 at age 77.
David Saltzman's Blog
The Titanic or the ark?
By David A. Saltzman, RHU, DIA
President Reagan once remarked, "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
Richard Hoe's Blog
China General Motors
By Richard Hoe, ChFC, CLU, AEP
General Motors may have a public offering this week, and China may buy shares. And why not? It's a great way for China to move into the mainstream business of building automobiles.
Marketing Tips
Understanding the online marketing funnel, Pt. 4: Retain
By Aaron Kassover AgentMethods LLC
Until now, we've been focusing on getting prospects into your online marketing funnel. Now we need to worry about keeping your relationship with your prospects alive and growing.
Person of the Week
New York Life elects Katherine O'Brien senior V.P. and deputy general counsel
New York Life Insurance Company has announced that Katherine O'Brien has been promoted to senior vice president and deputy general counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, reporting to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Sheila Davidson.
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Product of the Week
American General introduces AG Exam-Free Term Upgrade Life Insurance
American General Life Companies (American General), Houston, has announced AG Exam-Free Term Upgrade, a way policy holders can increase coverage without undergoing new medical exams.
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