Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Maximizing Modest Legacies
By Hugh F. Smart, J.D., CLU, ChFCIncome, not estate, taxes are likely a bigger problem for clients who plan to leave a modest legacy. If a clients estate is tied up in an IRA, consider these steps to limit the tax blow for future beneficiaries.
August 15, 2012
Stock market rebound means Obama will be re-elected, says funds giantTrevor Greetham, asset allocation director at fund management firm Fidelity, notes that a dip in the economy between now and the election could have the opposite effect and prove beneficial for Mitt Romney.
August 14, 2012
We Can't All Be OlympiansOver the years, agents have aimed high, striving for wealthy clients at the top of the market. For many, it's time to rethink that strategy.
August 14, 2012
We Can't All Be OlympiansOver the years, agents have aimed high, striving for wealthy clients at the top of the market. For many, it's time to rethink that strategy.
August 14, 2012
The Implications of Federal RegulationWhat will federal regulation of insurance holding companies like AIG look like?
August 14, 2012
Small Biz Owners Grow More Pessimistic in JulySmall business owners' optimism sank again in July as they expected sales to weaken in the coming months, according to a survey released Tuesday.
August 14, 2012
EU Directive Could Send Women Running to Buy Life InsuranceLife Insurers that do business within the European Union can expect an immediate uptick in the amount of women looking to purchase policies.
August 14, 2012
EU Directive Could Send Women Running to Buy Life InsuranceLife Insurers that do business within the European Union can expect an immediate uptick in the amount of women looking to purchase policies.