Variable Universal Life Insurance News

Deep recession could force more foreclosures: BoCThursday, December 11, 2008 @ 10:34AMIf the global recession deepens, a growing number of Canadian households could be driven into foreclosure by crushing consumer and mortgage debt, the Bank of Canada warned Thursday.

A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Positive and Affirms Ratings of Max Capital Group Ltd. and Its SubsidiariesThursday, December 11, 2008 @ 9:37AM OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable for all ratings of Max Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Max Bermuda Ltd. and its affiliated companies. A.M.

Who were the original $1-a-year men?Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 1:05PMAnd, how the NBER decided the U.S. is in recession

Life policy will benefit your heirsSaturday, November 22, 2008 @ 3:33AMIn the past few weeks, I have had inquiries from several people at or beyond retirement age. They were looking for a place to put money to leave to their heirs, a place not exposed to the vagaries of the stock market. And they want options.

Transamerica Adds Investment Options to Variable AnnuitiesTuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:49PM DENVER----Transamerica Life Insurance Company today introduced several investment options available with its variable annuity suite. The funds are also available as designated investment options for Transamerica’s recently upgraded Retirement Income Choice living benefit rider, and the Double Enhanced Death Benefit.