Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Prudential Promotes Retirement Savings Via MSEPs, VAs with Guaranteed Features
By Elizabeth D. FestaPrudential outlines a three-step process for individuals and companies to combat the risks of a retirement savings shortfall
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.
April 06, 2012
Will the Proposed Fiduciary Rule for Advisors Crush IRA Holders?A new report by a consulting firm paints a dire picture of the potential impact of a proposed rule establishing a fiduciary standard for investment advisors selling products to IRA holders.
April 06, 2012
New York Life Grabs Top Market ShareNew York Life was the largest seller of insurance in the country in 2011 with a 10.7% market share up to and through the fourth quarter. Strong sales were enabled by the effort of the companies 12,250 licensed agents across the country.