Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Cerulli: Nearly Half of Insurance Professionals Express Preference for Independent B-D Channel
By Warren S. HerschThe report finds that 48% of advisors in the insurance channel would switch to the independent broker-dealer channel, more than twice the percentage of insurance advisors (24%) who indicate a preference to remain non-independent.
April 10, 2012
Buffet EconomicsBuffets, like life insurance, have multiple benefits. But sometimes that's hard for people to see.
April 10, 2012
Buffet EconomicsBuffets, like life insurance, have multiple benefits. But sometimes that's hard for people to see.
April 10, 2012
Who Should Buy Annuities?Despite their many benefits, annuities arent for every investor. Heres a checklist to determine if they meet your clients specific needs.
April 10, 2012
Transamerica Employee Benefits Partners with LifeLock, Inc.Transamerica Life Insurance Company has, through its Transamerica Employee Benefits (TEB) marketing unit, partnered with LifeLock, Inc. to provide identity theft protection through employee benefits in order to give employers and employees peace of mind.
April 10, 2012
IRS Targeting Smaller Businesses--Here's How to Fight Back (Forbes)The IRS is also targeting households with income over $1 million; audits increased 156% from 2008 to 2011.
April 09, 2012
Financial Services Roundtable: Start Saving Early for RetirementAmerican families give themselves the best chance at a secure retirement by starting to invest as soon after they start working as possible, according to a study released today that was commissioned by three trade groups involved in the retirement sales industry.
April 09, 2012
How to Create a Pension (With a Few Catches) (Wall Street Journal)A longevity policy converts a lump sum into a pension-like stream of income for life.