Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Annuity Sales Slump Year-Over-Year
By Maria WoodBut indexed annuities show the most growth, according to Q2 reports from LIMRA and AnnuitySpecs.com.
August 20, 2012
IRS, Tax Court Rulings Applauded at LIMRA ForumRecent moves by the IRS and tax courts provide big wins for the industry.
August 20, 2012
Banks use $1.77 trillion to double Treasury purchasesDeposits have grown to $8.88 trillion. But banks have only loaned out $7.11 trillion.
August 20, 2012
Settlement spotlights upstart N.Y. regulatorHow did a state regulator manage to jump ahead of the feds, threaten to take away a global banks state license and secure a settlement that will put millions of dollars into a general fund New York could desperately use?
August 17, 2012
It's Time to Inform Clients About Life SettlementsDespite restrictions imposed by broker-dealers or insurance companies, agents have a responsibility to let their clients know about their life settlement options.
August 17, 2012
Movers and Serial Refinancers: Two Opportunities for Life AgentsSelling and buying a house is stressful, and it's definitely a life-change situation that should trigger an opportunity alarm in a life insurance agent. But a new breed of serial refinancers may present an even greater opening for the opportunistic agent.
August 17, 2012
Movers and Serial Refinancers: Two Opportunities for Life AgentsSelling and buying a house is stressful, and it's definitely a life-change situation that should trigger an opportunity alarm in a life insurance agent. But a new breed of serial refinancers may present an even greater opening for the opportunistic agent.
August 17, 2012
The Ins and Outs of TrustsGrantor or non-grantor? Estate inclusion or exclusion? A look at the pros and cons of the various options available when setting up a trust.