Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Trial Lawyers Include LTC Insurance in Report
By staff WriterThe American Association for Justice has put "insurance denials" alongside "chemical restraints," "neglect" and "bed rail deaths" in a report on elderly Americans and the civil justice system.
October 11, 2010
Hancock LTC Rate Hike Rattles ProducersHancock told its distributors it would be filing for increases for in-force LTC policies in all states in September and October.
October 11, 2010
In Downturn's Wake, More Owners are Turning to ESOPs(S-ESOPs), the most prevalent private business entity, enjoyed a 2% rise in employment in 2008 while U.S. private employment fell by nearly 3% over the same time period.
October 11, 2010
The one-two punch: Annuity cross-sellingLike a chess player who's always thinking several moves ahead or a boxer who's ready with a one-two punch combination, savvy advisors know it pays to be alert to suitable cross-selling opportunities involving annuities.
October 11, 2010
Color BlindAccording to Census Bureau projections, by the year 2030 the United States will become what some demographics experts call a "minority majority."
October 11, 2010
Successful Strategies When Working with California SeniorsOur job as advisors is to work closely with seniors and help them stay as financially fit and secure as we can. In addition, we must work within legislation and regulations California put in place to protect the senior population.
October 11, 2010
The Hard Sell on Whole LifeSince the economic downturn of 2007-2009, when plummeting equity values prompted many a client to jettison risky market bets for more conservative investment vehicles/