Is It Safe? Genworth's Troubles Still Lurking (TheStreet) - TheStreet.com Ratings gives the stock a D, or "sell," recommendation.

Why Are We Bailing Out Insurers? (The Big Picture by Barry Ritholtz)

Life Insurance: The Next Big Blow Up? (Registered Rep)

Skandia Hires Asset Allocation Strategist (IMWeekly) - Skandia Investment Group (SIG) has hired Rupert Watson as an asset allocation strategist and a member of its Global Asset Allocation Committee, the firm announced. In this role, Watson will be responsible for the team that provides the firm with asset allocation advice and will report to Tom Berger, SIG's chief research officer.

Planner Sues AIG (National Underwriter) - A financial planner filed a suit in California state court Thursday against American International Group Inc.

ING To Expand 403(b) Role (National Underwriter) - ING U.S. Retirement Services wants to enter a new arena in the nonprofit educational institution retirement plan market.

AXA Equitable Promotes Eric Lhomond to Senior Vice President (PRNewswire) - Eric Lhomond is the head of AXA Equitable's Hedging Programs Management, where he is responsible for managing the company's hedging programs, supervising trade activity, and developing and implementing its hedging strategies.