Unum Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unum reported a net loss of $425.4 million for 4Q11, due largely to charges following its decision to discontinue sales of group long term care and a reserve charge for ind. disability closed block.

Northwestern Mutual Announces 2011 Financial Results
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual today announced its 2011 financial results, which included an increase in the amount of dividends expected to be paid to its participating policyowners ...

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2011 of $39.3 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared to net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 of $52.0 million, or $1.12 per diluted share.

Beyond the Basics- Insurance Riders
In addition to the standard coverages provided by most insurance policies, there are options or riders which can be added to the policy. This article outlines the various types of riders that can be added to a disability income policy.

Symetra Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results for 2011
Symetra Financial Corporation today reported fourth quarter 2011 net income of $74.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share. This compares with $62.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, in fourth quarter 2010.