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Seniors concerned about health care
By staff Writer78% -- Percentage of adults over 50 who are concerned that they or someone they know may need medical care or medications that their insurance will not cover. 66% -- Percentage of adults who are afraid there are now not enough nu
September 15, 2009
Editorial comment: On long term care and the top 10 causes of deathA quick glance at the new cause-of-death figures out from the National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Md., should be a heads-up for long term care insurance practitioners. Here is why.
September 15, 2009
Recognizing and overcoming DI underwriting "landmines"First off, what is a "landmine" in disability insurance (DI) underwriting? A landmine is some sort of health or other type of condition/situation, that when submitted to an underwriter, could explode in the producer's face.
September 15, 2009
How to create a "thank-you" letter surveyIt's likely that you send thank-you notes to your clients at the conclusion of each sale or service. But how often do you ask them to tell you how you did? In other words, how often do you survey your clients?
September 15, 2009
Gang Of SixWere hearing an awful lot about the so-called Gang of Six, those six senators on the Senate Finance Committee who are negotiating among themselves what ...
September 14, 2009
Lobbyist: A Bill Will PassThere is a "very strong possibility" a health reform bill will pass Congress this year, according to a lobbyist who once worked as a health aide in the office of Sen. Charles Grassley.
September 14, 2009
Letter to the editor: What Congress should undertakeHere are some other initiatives that American Council of Life Insurers believes should be undertaken to address the nation's looming long term care crisis.
September 14, 2009
Ask the expert: Delay the sale or not?This article answers the question: Should I advise clients to hold off on selling policies because values may increase as the broader economy recovers?