Category: News

By Admin on Friday, June 18 2010

NEWARK, N.J., June 14, 2010 - Prudential Retirement, a business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), and ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) announced today they have entered into an agreement through which ICMA-RC will make a guaranteed retirement-income solution available to more than 8,000 retirement plans, covering more than 900,000 pub...

Category: News

By Admin on Friday, June 18 2010

NEW YORK, June 10, 2010 – MetLife, a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced the availability of its new Disability Health and Wellness Connection, a program designed to help companies engage employees in managing their health and potentially reduce the number and duration of disability-related absences. The program is offered ...

By Admin on Monday, April 05 2010

Galveston, TX – March 19, 2010 - American National Insurance Company of Galveston, Texas is pleased to announce the formation of a new subsidiary, American National Life Insurance Company of New York, with headquarters in Glenmont, New York. The company was incorporated under the laws of New York on October 15, 2009 and received its licen...

By Admin on Monday, February 22 2010

Lincoln Financial Group Enhances its Lincoln Unifier® Service Suite of Services Designed to Help Employers Navigate Retirement Plan Administration   PHILADELPHIA, February 17, 2010 — Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) has enhanced its Lincoln Unifier® service offering to further assist employers meet the administrative ch...

By Admin on Monday, February 22 2010

Comments(0)--> Lincoln Financial Group Becomes Approved TDI Carrier in Hawaii Expands State Disability Offering   PHILADELPHIA, February 17, 2010 — The Group Protection segment of Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) today announced its expansion of state-mandated disability insurance into Hawaii (called temporary disability ins...

By Admin on Monday, February 22 2010

Lincoln Financial Network Opens Coastal Financial Partners   Comments(0)--> PHILADELPHIA, February 11, 2010 — Lincoln Financial Network (LFN), the marketing name for the retail sales and financial planning affiliates of Lincoln Financial Group, announced today the opening of Coastal Financial Partners Group, a new insurance and ...

By Admin on Monday, December 28 2009

JennisonDryden Mutual Funds to be Renamed Prudential Investments   NEWARK, N.J., December 16, 2009 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced today that JennisonDryden, its mutual fund family, will be renamed Prudential Investments, effective on or about Feb. 16, 2010. The mutual fund family offers funds across a range of asset class...

By Admin on Tuesday, December 01 2009

Changes Designed to Help Financial Representatives Support Clients and Grow Business   BOSTON, December 01, 2009 - John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) launched an enhanced website for financial representatives to help them support clients and grow their business. With improved navigation and updated materials and tools, the site prov...

By Admin on Tuesday, December 01 2009

Edward Jones Clients To Have Access To Broad Range Of Competitive John Hancock Life Insurance Products And Services   BOSTON, December 1, 2009-John Hancock Life Insurance today announced a distribution relationship with the financial services firm, Edward Jones. Under the agreement, Edward Jones' financial advisors will have access to John H...

By Admin on Friday, November 20 2009

Metlife and Fidelity® Introduce New Retirement Income Solution: A Variable Annuity Designed To Provide Lifetime Income1 for Those Nearing or In Retirement     MetLife Growth and Guaranteed IncomeSM Now Available Exclusively Through Fidelity   BOSTON & NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2009 – MetLife, a leading provider of insuran...

By Admin on Friday, November 13 2009

Prudential Retirement Selected to Manage All Evonik Degussa Retirement Programs   NEWARK, N.J., November 09, 2009 - Evonik Degussa Corporation, a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG and a global leader in specialty chemicals, has selected Prudential Retirement to manage all the organization’s retirement programs. Prudential, already one...

By Admin on Friday, November 13 2009

Mutual of Omaha Adds 457(b) Retirement Solution for Government Employers   Omaha, Neb. - (November 9, 2009) Mutual of Omaha, a leading provider of group benefits, has added a 457(b) retirement platform to its comprehensive lineup of retirement solutions. The new 457(b) option is now available nationwide to government plan sponsors and their ...

By Admin on Friday, November 13 2009

METLIFE NAMED “BEST IN SHOW” BY THE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION   - Recognized for Outstanding Marketing and Communications Innovations -   NEW YORK, November 10, 2009 – MetLife was recently recognized with a “Best in Show” by the Insurance & Financial Communicators Assoc...

By Admin on Friday, November 06 2009

November 5, 2009 - Peoria, IL –.Illinois Mutual is pleased to introduce a new Term and Return of Premium Term life insurance portfolio designed to offer affordable and innovative protection solutions for consumers across the financial spectrum.       The Company’s new Term Life plans include new rate classes wi...

By Admin on Friday, October 30 2009

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Long-term Extension of Joint Venture in Brazil     DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009-- Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: PFG) today announced that The Principal® and Banco do Brasil (Novo Mercado: BBAS3) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding relat...

By Admin on Friday, October 30 2009

Prudential Unveils Solution to America’s Retirement-Savings Crisis     Comprehensive Plan Improves Retirement Security for Defined Contribution Participants     NEWARK, N.J., October 27, 2009 - Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has launched “Redefining Retirement,” a new model for the design, manag...

By Admin on Friday, October 30 2009

Every winter season, around 6000 helicopter missions are flown to rescue injured winter sport enthusiasts. Four out of five accident victims are saddled with rescue costs of 3000 euros on average. Allianz and its partner Alpgarant are now putting an end to the risk of incurring these costs.   Helicopter rescues have been making media headl...

By Admin on Friday, October 30 2009

Allianz Belgium wins 3 Life Insurance awards   A jury of Belgian insurance specialists and brokers voted Allianz Belgium Best Life insurance company. This Broker's Trophy was one of the Decavi Life Insurance Trophies awarded this year.     As Allianz distributes its products and services in Belgium only through brokers, wi...

By Admin on Thursday, October 22 2009

Campaign asks important questions, drives viewers to www.findtheanswers.com   Helping consumers find information builds trust, confidence   BOSTON, MA, October 20, 2009- John Hancock this month launched the latest installment in its award-winning "Cursor" advertising campaign, alongside a new micro-website, www.findtheanswer...

By Admin on Thursday, October 22 2009

Easy Online Access   No Installation Process   Automatic Product And Version Updates   BOSTON, MA (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)-John Hancock Life Insurance has launched an online new business illustration system-JH Illustrator.com.   JH Illustrator.com provides the same easy navigation as John Hancock's desktop system-w...

By Admin on Thursday, October 15 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Simply Unum employee benefits platform now includes new voluntary disability coverage, and offers employer-funded Benefit CreditsSM that employees can apply to the cost of the coverage they choose.   “These new products on Simply Unum are great enhancements to a flexible and...

By Admin on Thursday, October 15 2009

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unum (NYSE: UNM) was named the best large employer in Maine on Tuesday, the fourth consecutive year the company has received recognition in the “Best Places to Work in Maine” competition. The award recognizes companies that have established and consistently promote outstan...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

(Springfield, MA) - According to its most recent customer survey data, the Retirement Services Division of MassMutual Financial Group is achieving “all-time high” satisfaction levels regarding the company’s retirement plan installation process for new defined benefit and defined contribution plans on the MassMutual platform. &nbs...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

(Springfield, MA) - Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today it has received the highest rating of 100 percent in the 2010 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign that measures major businesses efforts for establishing and encouraging workplace equality for gay, lesbia...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

NEWARK, N.J., October 08, 2009 - For the 20th year, Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) has been named one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for its commitment to providing employees with resources and tools to manage their work and personal responsibilities.   “Prudential’s work/life programs help moms and...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

Omaha, Neb. - (October 5, 2009) Mutual of Omaha, a leading provider of group benefits, has announced a new group dental product designed to meet the evolving needs of the workplace. Underwritten by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, a Mutual of Omaha company, this new dental product includes several differentiators that make it unique in the m...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

MetLife Home Loans Offers Common-Sense Advice for First-Time Homebuyers   Bridgewater, New Jersey—October 6, 2009— This past year, there’s been a great deal of talk about the state of the mortgage industry, leading many consumers—young and old alike—to consider putting their dream of homeownership on hold, a...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

NEW YORK, October 5, 2009 – MetLife, a leading provider of employee benefits, announced today the launch of its enhanced online employee benefits portal, MyBenefits (www.metlife.com/mybenefits), to make it easier for employees of MetLife customers to make informed decisions about their benefits options as part of an overall financial safety n...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

In this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Rating, Allianz is again ranked as a leading insurer with a total score of 79 percent.   Allianz Group Munich, Oct 5, 2009   With an increase of three percent points to last year’s rating, Allianz has improved its score while the average sector performance has f...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

Large Majorities of Financial Reps Consider Succession Planning a Concern Yet Few Currently Receiving Support from Home Office   BOSTON, MA, October 6, 2009-Providing help with elements of succession planning represents a large opportunity for financial services distributors according to a survey of more than 500 financial representatives de...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

Contact between clients and advisers has risen sharply   Most report taking action to rebalance portfolios   Though they foresee a market rebound, clients worry about their children   BOSTON, MA, October 7, 2009- A John Hancock Funds survey of more than 300 top financial advisers has found that bonds between clients and adviser...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

John Hancock and Hill Holliday Celebrate 25-Year Relationship   BOSTON - October 7, 2009 - John Hancock was recently named "Marketer of the Year" at The Ad Club's 49th Annual Hatch Awards. John Hancock received this prestigious recognition at the Hatch Awards which took place on the evening of Oct. 6 at The World Trade Center in Bo...

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

Aviva to list on New York Stock Exchange    

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

AMERICAN NATIONAL ANNOUNCES STANDARD & POOR’S AFFIRMS RATINGS WITH A CHANGE IN OUTLOOK    

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

Cashier’s Checks No Longer Accepted for Investors’ Premium, Effective November 1    

By Admin on Thursday, October 08 2009

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By Admin on Monday, October 05 2009

Income Freedom RiderSM Guaranteed Withdrawal Percentages To Change October 19, 2009    

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

(Springfield, MA) - In Boston Research Group’s recently-released 2009 DCP Retirement Advisor Satisfaction and Loyalty Study, MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has earned the #1 overall satisfaction rating for “Helping Participants Reach Their Retirement Goals.” MassMutual scored 25 points above the industry average i...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has assigned a debt rating of “bbb-” to the $350 million 7.125% senior unsecured notes, maturing 2016 issued by Unum Group (Unum) (Chattanooga, TN) [NYSE: UNM]. The rating outlook is stable. Unum and its subsidiaries’ existing financial strength, issuer cred...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

  Prudential Financial company expands portfolio of simplified issue life insurance products offered through financial institutions     NEWARK, N.J., September 29, 2009 - A new single-premium universal life insurance policy, MyLegacySM, issued by Pruco Life Insurance Company (Pruco Life), a Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PR...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

Allianz Global Investors   U.S. investors hopeful despite financial crisis   Old habits die hard. In a new study by Allianz Global Investors, investors surveyed in the United States have made no adjustments to their visions of a comfortable retirement.   Allianz Global Investors New York, Sep 30, 2009     ...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

LTC Connection, Inc. Develops "Partnership Training in a Box" Program and Provides Support   An Effort to Help Local Agencies With LTCI Mandatory Training Requirements and Recruiting   BOSTON (September 30, 2009) - John Hancock Long-Term Care has expanded its successful long-term care insurance (LTCI) training efforts by par...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 30 2009

Lincoln Financial Group to Report Third Quarter Earnings   Live Webcast Available   PHILADELPHIA, September 29, 2009 — Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) will report its third quarter earnings after market close on Wednesday, October 28, ...

By Admin on Thursday, September 24 2009

The Principal on list of "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"   September 22, 2009 (Des Moines, IA) — For the eighth year, the Principal Financial Group® has been named to the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list, appearing in Working Mother magazine's October 2009 issue. The company's culture and programs suppor...

By Admin on Thursday, September 24 2009

(Springfield, MA) - Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today it has been named one of the 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies, a recognition of its commitment to provide programs and services to help ensure the retention and advancement of working mothers.   The Working Mother 100 Best Companies is a 24-yea...

By Admin on Thursday, September 24 2009

NEWARK, N.J., September 23, 2009 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) has ranked No. 25 on Hispanic Business magazine's 2009 “Diversity Elite 60" list announced in the September issue of the magazine. According to Hispanic Business magazine, “This year's fifth annual list shows which companies—difficult times notwithstand...

By Admin on Thursday, September 24 2009

Life Marketing Team Takes Home Best of Show, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention Honors For 2008-2009 Marketing Campaigns   BOSTON, MA (September 24, 2009)- John Hancock Life Insurance was honored with three awards by its peers at the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association Annual Meeting.   The awards were presented...

By Admin on Friday, September 18 2009

Now could be the right time to invest in your own health    

By Admin on Thursday, September 17 2009

Prudential Calls for Clarity in Retirement Plan Disclosures Streamlined Participant Communications Can Improve Retirement Literacy and Security     NEWARK, N.J., September 15, 2009 - Prudential Financial, Inc. today called for government reform of pension plan regulations to guarantee participants disclosures that are relevant, ...

By Admin on Thursday, September 17 2009

Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Investment by Nippon Life Insurance Company   NEWARK, N.J., September 16, 2009 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced today that Nippon Life Insurance Company, one of the world’s largest life insurance companies, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a $500 million 10-year exchan...

By Admin on Thursday, September 17 2009

METLIFE ANNOUNCES ENHANCED PRODUCT AND PRICING FOR MEDICAL AND EXECUTIVE MARKETS WITHIN INDIVIDUAL DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE   ~ Efforts Include Reduced Rates, Expansion of the (6S) Occupation Class and Increased Age Limits on Rider ~   NEW YORK, September 16, 2009 – MetLife today announced that it has enhanced i...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

Fake Aviva Checks Attempt to Defraud Consumers (June 24, 2009) – Consumers in both Canada and the United States are being advised of a current fraud scheme. Checks that contain the Aviva logo and markings are being sent to consumers, along with a letter, explaining that the funds are sweepstake winnings or advances on retail shopping evalu...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

CINCINNATI – September 1, 2009 – This fall, Great American Financial Resources®, Inc., will once again help teachers give their classrooms a facelift with the Great American Classroom Makeover. Teachers can win up to $2,500 to buy needed supplies for their classrooms. “A recent report from the National School Supply and Equ...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

Evaluate financial protection during Life Insurance Awareness Month in September   September 9, 2009 (Des Moines, IA) — For most, life insurance offers a way to provide financial protection and possibly a legacy for heirs, but often beneficiaries are left with emotional and financial challenges after the loss of a loved one. To help ad...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

Whole Life policies are a bookable asset on the company's balance sheet.    

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

Maybe you’ve already seen the life insurance ads on television or in national magazines, such as Newsweek, or heard commercials from the Life Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) on the radio. It may seem like a lot of attention over something no one really likes talking or thinking about. But when you see how real people benefit from th...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

 Opens Office in Scottsdale, Will Hire 50 People     NEWARK, N.J., September 03, 2009 - Prudential Financial, Inc.’s (NYSE:PRU) Group Insurance business announced today the opening of a disability management services office in Scottsdale, Ariz.   The office expands the company’s operations for both absence mana...

By Admin on Wednesday, September 09 2009

 Prudential research shows people willing to pay for peace of mind    NEWARK, N.J., September 09, 2009 - Americans are looking for ways to spend less, but when it comes to life insurance they’re holding on to their policies, according to a recent report entitled, The Value of Life in Tough Economic Times issued by Prudential ...

By Admin on Sunday, July 26 2009

July 23, 2009 News headlines did not tell the whole story.   A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had the authority to classify indexed annuities as securities; however, it also ruled that the SEC failed to properly consider the effect of Rule 151A on efficiency, competition, and capital...

By Admin on Sunday, July 26 2009

July 17, 2009   Need assistance with new business or claims? If you aren’t already doing so, call the Perot Systems, Rome, GA, office directly at 800-300-0519, Ext. 4091, for New Business, and Ext. 4117 for Claims. As of July 16, 2009, Ext. 4016 (formerly New Business) and Ext. 4017 (formerly Claims) no longer operate at Legacy&rsqu...

By Admin on Wednesday, July 01 2009

Last Chance To Sell Investors’ Enhanced Care Rider® in Hawaii Is July 31, 2009 July 31 is your last chance to sell Investors Insurance Corporation’s EnhanceMarkSM fixed annuity and Enhanced Care Rider® (ECR) on PremierMark® SE Series fixed index annuities in Hawaii; the withdrawal is effective August 1, 2009. PremierMa...

By Admin on Monday, June 15 2009

Simply Unum offers new benefits solutions in New York Simplifies benefits for small to mid-sized businesses   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small and mid-sized businesses across New York now have access to Simply Unum, an innovative approach to employee benefits that can help control costs, simplify administration and offer...

By Admin on Friday, June 12 2009

  John Hancock Launches Current Assumption Universal Life Policy   Low-Cost Permanent Death Benefit Coverage   Lower Premiums at Younger Ages   10-Year No-Lapse Guarantee   BOSTON (June 3, 2009)-John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of its new Performance UL product-a current assumption universal l...

By Admin on Thursday, June 11 2009

American National Insurance Company, Galveston, Texas Contact: Gretchen Barry, Communications Director, Legacy Marketing Group®, 800-395-1053, Ext. 6801 For Immediate Release (Unaudited)   American National Announces AM BEST Rating Change   Galveston, Texas – June 9, 2009 - AM Best recently downgraded the Financial Strengt...

By Admin on Wednesday, May 20 2009

Competitive products, strong carriers, combined commissions, one heck of an incentive package! Where else but Legacy? Look wh...

By Admin on Wednesday, May 13 2009

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By Admin on Monday, May 11 2009

Forbes has named American National Insurance Company (NASDAQ: ANAT) among its 2009 “100 Most Trustworthy Companies” in a special report on Forbes.com on April 2. Forbes commissioned Audit Integrity, a Los Angeles-based fi nancial analytics company, to scan more than 8,000 companies traded on U.S. exchanges to fi nd companies that &ldquo...

By Admin on Monday, May 11 2009

  LEGACYGRAM! Need-to-know information critical to your business.   April 20, 2009 2010 Incentive Trip: Where’s Legacy Going?   Here’s who figured it out! We have six winners, all of whom will earn $2,500 worth of trip qualification points. Each winner correctly guessed some combination of locations for our 2010...

By Admin on Monday, May 11 2009

January 13, 2009 Earn Unlimited Rewards With the ECR 1-2-5 Bonus Program! Between January 15 and April 15, 2009, Producers who sell Enhanced Care Rider® with PremierMark® SE fixed index annuities, from Investors Insurance Corporation, or RewardMark® fixed index annuities, from Washington National Insurance Company, can earn unlimite...