Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
CMS: Federal Health Spending Amounts to 38% of 2009 Revenue
By Allison BellHealth spending swallowed 38% of federal revenue in 2010, down from 54% in 2009, but up from 28% in 2007.
July 28, 2011
ACLI to Congress: Fund the FIOThe American Council of Life Insurers is calling for Congress make sure the new Federal Insurance Office has enough funding to help U.S. insurers compete in the international insurance marketplace.
July 28, 2011
Celent Study: China's Life Insurance Market Experiences DipSince 2011, premium income in China's life insurance market has declined due to nascent regulatory activity according to a report.
July 28, 2011
Microsite, Macro GoalsPlanners know the needs of same-sex couples are quite different from those of opposite-sex couples—in execution, although not in substance.
July 28, 2011
On Debt Ceiling Crisis, Focus on OpportunitiesThe best posture for advisors and clients? Remain disciplined in your approach and continue to set your sights on longer-term opportunities, goals and objectives.
July 28, 2011
Consumers More Likely Than Ever to Buy Life Insurance DirectInsurance agents are still the preferred way to buy life insurance for many Americans, but they are increasingly turning to direct methods of purchase such as online, phone or mail orders, a survey released Wednesday found.
July 27, 2011
Tips for successful field underwritingIn life insurance field underwriting, you are the eyes and ears of the carrier, making you a very important part of the team.
July 27, 2011
LIC honors BoyerThe Life Insurers Council (LIC) has honored H. Stacy Boyer with its 2011 Distinguished Service Award.