Annuities
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LEPr Develops Life Expectancy Estimation Standards
By Allison BellLife Expectancy Providers, a group for companies in the longevity forecasting field, has released the first version of a best practices document.
May 02, 2011
Annuity Industry Had Volatile Year in 2010The annuity industry was marked by volatility in 2010, a report released Friday by SNL Financial found.
May 01, 2011
Life settlements brokers and funders source listIf you'd like to submit your company information for inclusion in next month's source list, selling systems, please contact Charlene Harris at [email protected].
May 01, 2011
What not to say when selling fixed annuitiesIn selling fixed annuities, as with any financial product, the messages you convey in advertising and personal conversation are crucial.
May 01, 2011
Long-term care's rallying cry: Get over it!It's 75 degrees under a cloudless sky and a hot desert wind rips a man's hat from his head outside the Tropicana Hotel before slapping it against a taxi cab windshield.
May 01, 2011
Straight talk on life settlementsOftentimes confused with viatical settlements, life settlements are the sale of a life insurance policy by a policy owner for less than the face value but more than the cash surrender value of the policy to a third-party investor.
May 01, 2011
In response to "Distracted advisor tip: Empty your mind in 7 steps"There are sayings I keep in mind during my work day. "Do first things first, second things not at all." This makes sure I don't put off urgent business, regardless.
May 01, 2011
How concerned are you about the federal budget deficit?I am concerned, of course. It is a terrible situation that the country's gotten itself into.