Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Editor's Blog: Getting the Word Out
By Staff WriterLife insurers insist that if the public were better educated about life insurance, advisors would sell more life insurance. Don't be so sure.
September 01, 2011
Is the three-legged stool off-kilter?Be wary of annuity pricing that appears unequal. One of the parties to the deal may be benefiting at the expense of the other.
September 01, 2011
Study Reports Rise in Ischemic Stroke Hospitalization Rates among YouthIschemic stroke hospitalization rates among adolescents and young adults aged 15-44 went up 37% between 1995 and 2008.
September 01, 2011
Cogent: 8 in 10 Advisors are Using AlternativesSeventy-eight percent of retail advisors are using alternative investments within client portfolios, according to a new report.
September 01, 2011
3 tips for successful field underwritingA more efficient field underwriting process will make the application easier for both you and the client.
September 01, 2011
The write stuffI'm planning to use direct mail leads and need a proven pre-approach letter for following up with prospects.
September 01, 2011
HHS Unveils Consumer Website Detailing Health Premium Rate IncreasesThe federal government moved today to significantly tighten oversight of health insurance premiums by helping states allow the public to more easily get involved in the rate increase process.
September 01, 2011
Swiss Re: Current Approaches Inadequate for Assessing Future LongevityThe substantial increases in life expectancy witnessed in recent decades have been consistently underestimated, according to a new report.