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Chris Lazarini Provides Insight on Classification of Fixed Annuities as Insurance Products

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini provided insight on why fixed annuities can be classified as insurance products rather than securities. In this case, the court relied on Supreme Court and other cases to determine...more

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For Life Insurers and Agents – A Summary of Predicted Litigation Under the DOL’s Proposed Fiduciary Rule

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The Department of Labor’s recent Proposed Rule (the “Proposal”), which defines the term “fiduciary” as it applies to persons who provide “investment advice” to ERISA plans and IRAs, will impact the likelihood and severity of...more

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Variable Annuities Still In The Crosshairs

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For the first time in several years, variable annuities are not listed as a priority in FINRA’s annual letter of regulatory and examination priorities. The omission from the January 2, 2014, letter may be partly due to the...more

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