Life Insurance
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3 life insurance myths, part 1
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPLife insurance is a fairly straightforward financial product. Nonetheless, there are numerous myths about its purpose, features and cost.
December 21, 2010
Life Settlement Firm Fires BackA publicly traded life settlement firm says an article in a business newspaper has given a misleading description of its operations.
December 21, 2010
Milliman Adds PBR ToolAn actuarial firm has come out with software that insurers can use to help the National Association of Insurance Commissioners analyze a possible overhaul of reserve-setting methods.
December 21, 2010
Four things you need to know about LTCIWe asked several long-term care insurance (LTCI) experts to suggest key points that every advisor should know about the coverage. Here's their advice.
December 20, 2010
Survey: Few Medicare Enrollees to Review Coverage OptionsMedicare enrollees will be paying more attention to their benefits this year - but not much more.
December 20, 2010
Disability: Workers Still in a FogMost U.S. workers seem to understand that anyone can become disabled, but few seem to know just how common that disability really is.
December 20, 2010
NAIC Implements Health ModelsThe National Association of Insurance Commissioners has published a definitive list of the Affordable Care models that passed during the recent plenary conference call meeting.
December 20, 2010
The Year of the ACOThe coming year could be the year when "accountable care organizations" get a chance to show whether they will be a fad or a classic.