Federal investigations of Mark Walter’s business empire have put a spotlight on private-equity-owned insurers that invest premiums in risky assets.
Category: Life Insurance
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Los Angeles Dodgers Owner’s Troubles Roil Insurance World
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Five Pearls of Financial Wisdom from Jonathan Clements
Jonathan Clements, the longtime Wall Street Journal columnist, died this weekend. Here are some of his best ideas.
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Saving for College Once Felt Essential. Some Parents Are Rethinking Their Plans.
Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options.
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How to Handle Your Finances as a Young Widow or Widower
People who suddenly lose a spouse while young can feel unprepared for what their future looks like.
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A ‘Shadow’ Lending Market in the U.S., Funded by Insurance Premiums
Apollo was the first to use annuities to build a major financing business. Others followed, driving the growth of the private lending market and worrying regulators.