SEC Extends Form No One Has Used Since 2008
Published Date: 7/6/2026
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Summary
The SEC is asking for comments to keep a rule and form that help life insurance companies manage special accounts for variable life insurance. No one has used this form since 2008, so there’s almost no cost or paperwork involved. They want to keep the rule ready just in case, and they’re inviting feedback by a certain deadline.
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