Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Credit Analyst Sees Obama Budget Package as a Negative
By Staff WriterProposed changes to corporate-owned life insurance and the dividend received deduction for separate account products could add to life insurers' headaches.
September 26, 2011
7 Ways Advisors Can Close Life Insurance Gap: GenworthA study released Thursday by Genworth Financial found that almost half of Americans with household incomes between $50,000 and $250,000 do not have life insurance.
September 25, 2011
The Simple LI Sales Opportunity: Start a ConversationA recent survey confirms what many life insurance specialists know from experience: Financial advisors often don't talk to their clients about this essential coverage.
September 25, 2011
Delaware Court Weighs in on Life Settlement CasesThe life settlement industry is welcoming a pair of recent Delaware Supreme Court decisions, despite reports suggesting that the decisions were a blow.
September 23, 2011
Ideas: Hybrids; The Life Insurance Game; Benefits Acceleration; The Perfect 401(k) Plan; Make It Simple, SweetieForethought Financial Group Inc. thinks U.S. residents are looking for annuities that can do more to help them prepare for the risk of needing long term care.
September 23, 2011
Prudential: Guarantees Keep Investors in EquitiesIndividuals say they are much more likely to stay invested in the stock market despite short-term price drops if their financial products come with guarantees.
September 23, 2011
California Department Eyes LTC BlockThe California Department of Insurance has filed an administrative enforcement action against a life insurer in connection with allegations of problems with the handling of long term care insurance claims and other claims.
September 23, 2011
Personnel Changes: New York Life, Lincoln Financial, Ameritas, Symetra, Gen Re, EbixNew York Life Insurance Company has named Sue Ericksen chief information officer.