Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
One New Year's Resolution the Industry Must Act On
By Warren S. HerschWith the new year now receding in memory, many producers and insurers have undoubtedly cast aside their 2011 resolutions.
February 07, 2011
LTC Insurance Price Index for 2011 Released by Industry GroupAccording to a new long-term care insurance price index that will be published in April by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, rates for comparable coverage from insurers can vary by as much as 41%-48%.
February 06, 2011
The Value of a Human Life OR, Are You Underinsured?How many times has somebody asked you what you do for a living?
February 06, 2011
Splitting the Difference with Split-Dollar Life Insurance PlansWhen a client isn't inclined to bear the full premium of a life insurance policy, then you, as advisor, might do well to propose a time-honored tradition.
February 06, 2011
One New Year's Resolution the Industry Must Act OnWith the new year now receding in memory, many producers and insurers have undoubtedly cast aside their 2011 resolutions.
February 06, 2011
Credit Insurance Regs: To Be Continued - This SummerThe Federal Reserve Board is passing responsibility for updating the Truth in Lending Act Regulation Z credit insurance rules on to the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
February 06, 2011
Stars and Stripes ForeverWhen Eric Smith, the president of USAA Life Insurance Company offered to visit the office of National Underwriter late last year, I jumped at the chance to meet him.
February 04, 2011
Tax Patent Bill Heads to Senate FloorThe Senate Judiciary Committee has approved S. 23, a bill that would bar the patenting of tax strategies.