Controversial accounting change will boost insurers; capital reserves (Investment News.com)

Making insurers safer: Learning lessons (Economist)

John Hancock Life Insurance Announces Distribution Relationship With Edward Jones (PR Newswire)

Life insurers seen getting back in black by year-end (Investment News.com)

Prudential may pursue deal for ING's U.S. retirement business: Analyst (Investment News.com)

Hancock Plays Up Biz Model In Targeting Indie RIA (Fund Action - Top News) - John Hancock Funds is stressing its subadvisory business model and its value-added materials as it targets independent registered investment advisors.