Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
AIG Among 3 Still Under the Shade of the TARP
By Michael K. StanleyThe Treasury announced on April 6, 2012 that the chief executives of AIG, Ally Financial and General Motors would have their compensation packages frozen for a second year in a row, essentially keeping their compensation at 2011 levels.
April 09, 2012
MIB Life Index: U.S. Life Insurance Activity Up 4.2% in First Quarter of 2012U.S. application activity for individually underwritten life insurance increased in the first quarter of 2012, rising 4.2% compared to the same period last year--the U.S. industry's best start since 2007, according to a new report
April 09, 2012
MIB Life Index: U.S. Life Insurance Activity Up 4.2% in First Quarter of 2012U.S. application activity for individually underwritten life insurance increased in the first quarter of 2012, rising 4.2% compared to the same period last year--the U.S. industry's best start since 2007, according to a new report
April 09, 2012
5 Important Steps to Update Estate PlansAttorney Blooma Stark says advisors should urge clients to review and, if necessary, update their estate plans.
April 09, 2012
May Is Disability Awareness MonthThe LIFE Foundation's "Protect Your Paycheck" campaign offers plenty of tools for producers.
April 09, 2012
Indexed UL Finds the Sweet Spot — and Stays ThereIUL sales continue to grow, with clients appreciating the potential to participate in market growth while being protectedfrom losses.
April 06, 2012
'Safe' Investments Still RiskyWhen the economy goes south and the markets get wonky, many people, especially those who are close to retirement, clamor for safe investment assets. But are there really any such things out there for people to invest in?
April 06, 2012
The Art of Conversation: 8 Tips for Successful Advisors (Financial Planning)Holding a conversation is not a lost art, but some advisors can use a refresher.