Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
BBA agrees to be stripped of role in setting Libor
By Staff WriterIf recommended, the British Bankers' Association said it would hand over responsibility of Libor to another body.
September 25, 2012
LIMRA: Most consumers prefer to pay a flat fee for servicesThe report reveals that 55 percent of consumers prefer to pay an advisor a flat fee to develop and implement a plan for retirement income. This compares to just 13 percent and 9 percent, respectively, of consumers who prefer to pay an annual fee and a commission.
September 25, 2012
On Romney’s 2011 return, HNW tax preparer says, ‘I’ve never prepared one this complicated’One thing that was clear from the 379-page return was the benefit the Romneys have reaped from lower rates on long-term capital gains.
September 25, 2012
Before you build that retirement plan…Have your clients updated their beneficiary designations? Thats just one of the factors you need to consider when building a retirement plan.
September 24, 2012
Before You Suggest a Life SettlementA life settlement can help a client with a policy that's about to be lapsed or surrendered, but it's not the only option. Consider these alternatives first.
September 24, 2012
About those hybrids...Moody's analysts point out that life and annuity products with LTC benefit triggers are pretty new.
September 24, 2012
Employers seek group LTCI alternativesAALTCI suggests that benefits managers consider offering multi-life programs or promote purchases of individual coverage.
September 24, 2012
3 reasons to buy that FIA nowWaiting for interest rates to return to normal before investing in fixed indexed annuities may not be in the best interest of clients.