Life Insurance

March 19 (Bloomberg) -- MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc., set to become Japan’s biggest casualty insurer after a three-way merger, said it’s in talks with Chinese and Indian firms to expand its life business as earnings growth stalls at home.

In a speech at the ABI Holyrood Reception last night, Kane said insurance firms were not at the centre of the crisis and are not as risky as banks. He said: “There is a danger that the response to the financial crisis could unintentionally squeeze the l

(From The Wall Street Journal ) One of the most old-fashioned occupations in finance is back in favor: the life-insurance agent. ( Registration required )

The insurance industry is expected to grow at three to four per cent in the next three to four years, according to Mr Rajesh Sud, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Max New York Life Insurance Co Ltd.

OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ and issuer credit ratings of “aa-” of Primerica Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries: National Benefit Life