Enough Should Never Really be Enough
By Staff WriterDespite the inequality they still face, women in the U.S. have it far better than in other parts of the world. But is that a valid reason for accepting things as they are?
March 13, 2012
The IRA Charitable Donation: It’s Just a Tax Deduction in 2012The tax code provision that allowed IRA owners to contribute up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to the qualified charity of their choicewithout recognizing the donation as incomeexpired at the end of 2011, and Congress has given no indication if it will be renewed.
March 13, 2012
Virtual Reality: Can It Help Life Insurance Sales?Would clients be more likely to buy coverage if they could see their future without it?
March 13, 2012
Virtual Reality: Can It Help Life Insurance Sales?Would clients be more likely to buy coverage if they could see their future without it?
March 12, 2012
Hey Boomers: Better Get Better at Communicating with Younger GenerationsThe insurance industry has the jobs, but is failing to attract the talent to fill them. Boomer insurance execs need to learn why the disconnect exists and do a better job of positioning younger generations on the path to business ownership.
March 12, 2012
LTCI Watch: What's Wrong?An academic journal editor critiques the U.S. private long-term care insurance market.
March 12, 2012
The Ultimate Pyramid Scheme?With the second defeat of Rule 151A in 2010, one of the things kept private from both investors and producers are the actual total commissions, bonuses and overrides paid on a contract.
March 12, 2012
Universal Life Insurance Premiums May Rise Under NAIC ApproachAn approach adopted by a National Association of Insurance Commissioners group would require insurance companies to adjust asset reserve levels associated with UL insurance products, and any increases in the requisite reserves would likely result in a corresponding rise in premium levels.
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