Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Hearts & Wallets: More people see themselves as inexperienced investors
By Warren S. HerschThe number of investors who characterize themselves as very inexperienced with investing jumped to 41 percent in 2012 from 27 percent in 2011.
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.
September 24, 2012
A closer look at the Medicaid SPIA marketplaceChanges to state Medicaid laws have actually made appropriate Medicaid SPIA planning acceptable.
September 24, 2012
New York Life Gives American College $5M for Ph.D. ProgramThe 12-course Ph.D. program in business administrationthe only one of its kindwill help advisors hone their skills in financial literacy and retirement planning.