Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Underestimating the importance of planning
By Matt ThornhillLet's start with the good news: Today, older financial consumers tell us that having a financial or retirement plan is a priority for them.
October 01, 2010
Peachtree in Settlement Deal with European BankPeachtree Financial Solutions announced it signed an agreement with an unnamed "large European financial institution" to sell its originations of life-contingent structured settlements.
October 01, 2010
Peachtree in Settlement Deal with European BankPeachtree Financial Solutions announced it signed an agreement with an unnamed "large European financial institution" to sell its originations of life-contingent structured settlements.
October 01, 2010
Settlement Firm Offers Longevity HedgeMadison Strategic Partners, an asset manager in the secondary life market, announced it has launched a longevity hedge product designed for investors in life insurance settlements.
October 01, 2010
5 Reasons You Don't Have More ReferralsHere are five reasons you may not be seeing the referrals you expect - and advice for setting the record straight.
October 01, 2010
Train your brainNo doubt, there's plenty to know to be an effective producer in life insurance--an industry chock full of changes.
October 01, 2010
Annuities: A Better Answer Than Social SecurityAnnuities don't exist in a vacuum, yet critics voice concerns as if annuities are compared to utopia, something akin to high returns, no risks and...
October 01, 2010
The Case for a Healthcare Advocate: The Financial Gerontologist BlogI would recommend that anyone with elderly parents or grandparents inquire with the insurance company (or other relevant service provider) if they have an "authorization to release information and/or designation of a representative." This way, you are able to act efficiently on the elderly person's behalf and make their life...