In 2007, life insurers invested $4.9 trillion in the U.S. economy.       California Passes Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abusive Practices The battle against a growing misuse of life insurance that could potentially harm countless senior citizens took a major step forward when the largest state in the nation approved legislation that will help deter abusive transactions.  Read ACLI's release. ACLI's Annual Conference: Industry Leaders Will Meet in Boston This Fall ACLI's annual conference, Strength in Times of Change, at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston is fast-approaching. Platform speakers include FINRA CEO, Mary Schapiro, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox (invited), presidential historian Michael Beschloss, political and social commentator Mike Barnicle, NYSE Chief Economist Emeritus William Freund, and management and leadership expert Oren Harari. View preliminary program and registration details. Senior Investment Managers Seminar The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club September 14 - 17, 2008    Aventura, FL