Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
5 common whole life myths, debunked
By Thomas SmootWhole life provides a good source of tax-free funds for big-ticket items that could put a dent in a tight retirement budget.
August 21, 2014
The price of dithering on exit planningWaiting to develop an exit plan can result in haphazard transitions.
August 21, 2014
Moody’s: Top 10 life insurers by net income in Q2 2014MetLife, AIG and Prudential were the top three companies in terms of net income in the second quarter of 2014.
August 21, 2014
Indexed annuity sales grow 15.4 percent in 2Q 2014Second quarter indexed annuity sales were up 15.43 percent when compared to the previous quarter with sales hitting $12.6 billion.
August 21, 2014
Exit planning: When the selling owner is also a retiring key employeeWho benefits most from the traditional buy-sell approach used by a child of the owner, key employee, or outside buyer?
August 21, 2014
Why investment products are a key priority for retirement income providersAggregate household assets held by individuals 65 and older will grow from $12.2 trillion in 2012 to $21.5 trillion in 2020.
August 21, 2014
18 best business quotes of all timeThe world's greatest business minds weigh in on everything from managing risk to embracing failure.
August 21, 2014
Marketing—your hedge against the future, part 3The rising market has lifted all boats, likely bringing new business to your shores. Marketing is insurance against the day the tide turns.