Insurance

Hedge Funds

Winner in 2008’s Big Short Unveils Bearish Private Credit Play

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Life insurers have been big backers of private credit, attracted by the higher yields on debt issued by non-bank lenders.

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Industries

Unwelcome ‘Neighbor’: State Farm Agents Wary of AI Overhaul

State Farm is known for its human touch, and a career as a State Farm agent has gained a reputation for fair pay and benefits.

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Advisor Upside

Secondary Market for Life Insurance Merits Second Look From Advisors

About 3,000 life insurance policies are settled annually in the US, but that number could increase 10-fold.

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Retirement Upside

LPL Lawsuit Raises Questions About Annuity Monitoring

However the lawsuit shakes out, many retirement experts think advisors should be monitoring policies they’ve sold in the past.

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Advisor Upside

Can Life Insurance Premiums Really Replace Fixed Income in Portfolios?

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The plans offer lifelong protection with a cash value component that can provide liquidity along the way.

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Finance

New Berkshire CEO Embraces Buffett’s Focus on Long-Term Value Amid Lackluster Earnings

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Berkshire stock, which has lagged the S&P 500 for the past 12 months, fell Monday as results from Warren Buffett’s last quarter underwhelmed.

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Industries

Umbrella Weather: Investors Rain on Travelers Despite Insurer’s Disaster Savings

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The third quarter of the year is typically the most expensive time of year for insurers because of extreme weather events.

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