Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Is the structured settlement process in need of reform?
By Warren S. HerschStructured settlement annuities in high-damage personal injury cases generate billions in sales annually. But critics question an array of industry practices that may be harming claimants.
November 08, 2012
9 retirement planning mistakes your clients might be makingDo your clients have too much investment risk? Do they ignore health care expense planning? Nine things to check up on.
November 08, 2012
The November EffectThe old adage Sell in May, and then go away has a corollary that comes into effect this time of year.
November 08, 2012
3 ways to deal with distressed clientsEveryones talking about the looming fiscal cliff. Joseph and JoAnn Callaway, who own a real estate company, have seen it firsthand.
November 08, 2012
Avoiding the fiscal cliffThere is strong evidence that a "grand bargain" will be agreed to by Congress and the White House by year-end in order to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.
November 08, 2012
BMO experts: Fiscal cliff will yield dividends for life industryAnticipated end-of-year tax increases, though bad for the economy, will be a positive for life insurance and financial service professionals advising clients on tax avoidance strategies.