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CONSUMER NEWS: Baby Boom Insurance

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By Elsa Valenzuela

Monday, June 18, 2007 - Baby boomers close to retirement are being sought out by insurance companies.

Those companies want boomers to by rate annuities, which can guarantee them an income for life.

But there's some risk involved too. If too many buyers live too long, insurance companies lose.

Buyers will also need to watch out for excessive fees.