Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Regulation

Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Regulation is the only thorough and accessible guide to the many federal and state mandates governing these instruments, including Congressional, judicial, SEC, NASD and state insurance department standards. Every key area is covered to clarify your professional duties and compliance responsibilities - from product design, approval, administration and distribution to marketing, inspections, and special investment products. You'll get practical information on the status of variable products under the Securities Act: . the operation and characteristics of variable annuities and variable life products . the registration of variable products and separate accounts . the tax treatment of variable contracts . ERISA issues . separate account compliance program requirements . SEC/NASD Internet marketing guidelines . suitability obligations . SEC inspections, NASD examination and disciplinary programs, and state insurance market conduct exams . the structure, regulation, and taxation of private placements and offshore insurance products . and SEC enforcement trends.Kirsch, Clifford E. is the author of 'Variable Annuities and Variable Life Insurance Regulation ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781402406072 and ISBN 140240607X.