Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
The evolving variable annuity landscape
By David LauGiven today's ongoing volatility, uncertain fixed income market and rising tax environment, tax-advantaged investing has taken on added importance.
March 25, 2014
Insurers headed in wrong directionAcquiring businesses classified more as financial services and less as insurance might be wise for insurers looking to survive.
March 25, 2014
NTIS establishing a temporary DMF certificationEstablished through an interim final rule, the certification will be effective March 26.
March 25, 2014
Reaching the middle market on their (digital) termsMiddle income Americans know they need life insurance. And theyd probably prefer to buy it online.
March 25, 2014
Reaching the middle market on their (digital) termsMiddle income Americans know they need life insurance. And theyd probably prefer to buy it online.
March 25, 2014
Can Cash Value Life Insurance Be Smarter Than a Roth IRA?There are many advantages to Roth IRAs but also many complicated rules. Enter cash value life insurance, which can help maximize tax-free retirement income.
March 25, 2014
Hands off the “quit switch”Success requires dedication and a commitment to see it through to the end. To make it to the top, you must resist the temptation to give up.
March 24, 2014
Is your practice marketable?Even the smartest and best advisors would be completely ineffective without a client.