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Allianz SE Invests $2.5 Billion in The Hartford

October 6, 2008 – Allianz intends to purchase $750 million of preferred shares convertible to common stock, and $1.75 billion of 10% junior subordinated debentures.

NAIC Bans Flimsy Senior Credentials

October 5, 2008 – A model regulation prohibits the use of misleading senior certifications and designations in the sale of life insurance and annuities.

NAFA Goes To Washington To Fight 151A

October 5, 2008 – The National Association of Fixed Annuities met with U.S. Representatives from Wisconsin to seek support for withdrawal of the proposed SEC rule.

• Insurance Technologies And Blue Frog Announce Partnership
• New York Life’s Ads Emphasize Stability in Troubled Times
• Sun Life’s New Index Tracks Longer Work Lives

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Brent Walder, vice president and actuary of Prudential Retirement (left), and James K. Cornell, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Prudential Retirement Services.

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Special Roundtable Issue: How to Put DB in DC

October 3, 2008 – In the future, 401(k) plan participants may go online to view their guaranteed monthly income in retirement. That's one of the ideas put forth at RIR's roundtable discussion on deferred income solutions in retirement plans, sponsored by Prudential.

How the Presidential Candidates Differ on Retirement Income

October 3, 2008 – Both John McCain and Barack Obama have incorporated retirement savings into their agendas. So far, Obama has been more explicit about his proposals.

The Bucket List: IFLM Updates the Retirement Income Ladder

October 3, 2008 – The 'bucket method' of assigning money to short-, medium and long-term accounts has long served as a way for advisers to control risk and generate income for retirees.

Life Settlements: The Movie

October 3, 2008 – The hero of my latest screenplay is an 82-year-old man with a $1 million life insurance policy. He's pursued by bloodthirsty beneficiaries and a pack of life settlement salespeople.

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