Midland Life Insurance Company Pays $1.3 Million to California Department of Insurance for Improper Annuity Sales

The recent $1.3 million dollar settlement between Midland National Life Insurance Company (“Midland”) and the California Insurance Department – based upon Midland’s inappropriate sales practices in marketing annuities to seniors – is a strong indication that life insurance companies may need to re-examine the various regulations that were issued over the last several years related to annuity suitability. The Midland settlement came after a market conduct examination revealed that the company’s agents had engaged in improper sales and replacement transactions, particularly with senior citizens. In …

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