Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
A Day in the Life of Jim Brogan:
By Daniel WilliamsMeet Jim Brogan, our pick for 2011 Advisor of the Year. This Knoxville, Tenn.-based advisor combines a thriving practice with a radio show and university teaching duties. Read how he does it all.
August 30, 2011
NAIC Panel to Ponder Contingent AnnuitiesThe Life Insurance and Annuities Committee is considering a task force referral on annuities set up in such a way that benefits payments start only when a specified event occurs.
August 30, 2011
GAO: MLR Rules Definitely Causing Commission CutsMost U.S. health insurers say they are responding to the new federal medical loss ratio rules by cutting brokers' commissions or planning to cut brokers' commissions.
August 30, 2011
How to find the right direct mail lead systemIf you are planning to use a direct mail lead system to market your practice, this is what you need to know: there is no such thing as a magic bullet.
August 30, 2011
In the blink of an eyeAdvisors can use their wealth of knowledge to help clients and themselves make good decisions.
August 30, 2011
Collapse in home prices leaves seniors on holdUnable to sell their houses, many seniors are opting to stay in their homes instead of moving to senior housing facilities.
August 30, 2011
Group major medical is good for prospectingI have been in the life insurance business for the past five years, and I always have felt that writing at least 100 cases a year would be a sure way to build a successful career.
August 30, 2011
Let the multicultural market know you're thereAs the old saying goes, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."