Pay For Performance—More Timely Than Ever

In tough economic times, firms want to hold on to good execs

May 12, 2008
BY WARREN S. HERSCH

A recession, which economists forecast is on the horizon (if not already upon us) is normally associated with sweeping job cuts and business retrenchment. But for many highly valued executives, an economic downturn can actually be a good thing.

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AALU Speaker: 2009-10 Will Be ‘Mother Of All Tax Writing Periods’

May 12, 2008
BY ARTHUR D. POSTAL

Congress could decide next year to extend the estate tax provision levels now scheduled for 2009 into 2010 while it continues to fashion a permanent estate tax structure, a top tax lobbyist suggests.

AALU Pushes OFC, Bashes STOLI

May 12, 2008
BY ARTHUR D. POSTAL

Association for Advanced Life Underwriting officials last week made clear they support legislation creating an optional federal charter for insurance.