The probe has been slowed by the use of dozens of code words, including acoustic software, for the illicit technology Volkswagen used to turn off pollution controls when cars were on the road.

Commissions are cut, compliance is tougher to navigate, and consulting has taken over a big part of the job but agents and brokers who know the market still can find opportunity in group benefits.

Casualties are mounting following one of the strongest earthquakes to strike the South American country in decades.

The ruling sets in motion the resolution of thousands of lawsuits covering more than 20,000 retired players.