Insurance

Gov. Terry Branstad will be among the speakers at an inaugural Iowa Financial Literacy Summit to be held Tuesday, May 5, at Hy-Vee Hall. The summit aims to educate students, educators, and the general public …

As the financial services industry continues to recover from the economic downturn, new opportunities and challenges present themselves. On May 14, BKD LLP will host a daylong education seminar at Jasper Winery in Des Moines. …

Meredith Corp. on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings per share of 56 cents, compared with 41 cents in the prior-year period. Excluding special items in both periods, earnings per share were 71 cents, compared with 70 cents. Fiscal …

West Bancorporation Inc., parent of West Bank, reported net income of $5.1 million, or 32 cents per share, for the first quarter, representing the highest first-quarter profit in the company’s 122 years. Net income in …

Athene USA’s operating companies and the insurer’s holding company have received upgraded ratings from A.M. Best & Co., MarketWatch reported. The rating agency upgraded Athene USA Group’s financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and …

Although confidence is still a long way from the historic highs seen during the 25-year history of the Retirement Confidence Survey, 22 percent of U.S. workers polled now say they are very confident about having …

What does an eighth-grader think is the biggest obstacle to saving money?

Katherine Currier, an eighth-grader at Goodrell Middle School in Des Moines, won a Money Smart Week statewide financial literacy essay contest with …

Are you a little fuzzy about how much your investment broker actually charges you? 

You’re not alone. According to a recent survey by the North American Securities Administrators Association, nearly one-third of investors said their firm …