Archive for July, 2006

New lease on life: Analysts suggest new approaches to get life insurance to resonate with consumers

Group life insurance sales growth has been slight for nearly a decade and for the past five years has averaged just 2%. But a new report from LIMRA International has triggered new discussions about the nature of the problem, potential solutions and emerging opportunities.First the bad news: Group life is not group medical and never […]

8-K: NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 31, 2006 NATIONAL WESTERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) COLORADO 84-0467208 (State or […]

8-K: HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO

================================================================================ ——————————————————————————– UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JULY 31, 2006 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Exact name of…Press: EDGAR Online 8-K Glimpse (USA)
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Operating Earnings, Equity Markets Help Sustain Growth in Life Insurers’ Capital and Surplus

Capital and surplus for the total life/health insurance industry increased 2% in 2005 to $250 billion at year end, down from the 8% increase recorded at year-end 2004. The total life/health insurance industry increase in 2005 was skewed as three of the top 25 groups in the study showed significantly reduced capital and surplus levels […]

John Hancock Launches Current Assumption Universal Life Insurance Policy, * New Product Completes John Hancock’s Universal Life Portfolio * Product Has Industry-Leading Premiums, Cash Value Potential

PRNewswire-FirstCall — John Hancock today launched its latest universal life insurance product, a current assumption policy called Performance UL.(1) With the introduction of Performance UL, John Hancock now has a full range of universal life insurance products to meet the needs of any client.The new product is designed for clients seeking low cost death benefit […]

MassMutual’s San Francisco Bay Area Agency Reaches $3 Billion in Life Insurance Coverage in Force, MassMutual General Agency Credits Milestone to Financial Expertise, Client Service and Customer Loyalty

PRNewswire — The San Francisco Bay Area Agency LLC, a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) general agency based in Walnut Creek, Calif., announced today it has reached $3 billion of life insurance coverage in force issued by MassMutual and its affiliates.”Our agency is committed to understanding our clients’ needs and helping them set goals […]

Collins Expands Life & Health Brokerage Staff With Hiring of 22-Year Insurance Veteran

PRNewswire — Cathyrn P. Sussman, with 22 years’ experience in reinsurance and group life, health and disability insurance, has joined the staff of Collins, the nation’s fastest growing reinsurance broker, “as we continue our efforts to build a significant presence in the life and accident & health reinsurance marketplace,” Charles (Chip) Ott, executive vice president, […]

8-K: HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO

================================================================================ ——————————————————————————– UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JULY 24, 2006 HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Exact name of…Press: EDGAR Online 8-K Glimpse (USA)
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8-K: PROTECTIVE LIFE INSURANCE CO

——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2006 Protective Life Insurance Company (Exact name of registrant…Press: EDGAR Online 8-K Glimpse (USA)
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Protective Life Unit Closes Purchase of Vehicle Extended Service Contract Business

Protective Life Corp. said its Lyndon Insurance Group Inc. subsidiary completed the acquisition of Western General’s vehicle extended service contract business. Western General sells vehicle service contracts nationally, focused mostly on the West Coast, Protective Life (NYSE:PL) said. Western General provides extended service contract administration for several automakers and provides used-car service contracts for a […]