Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
What Would Happen if a Big Insurer Failed?
By Allison BellThe effect of a major failure on state guaranty funds is not clear, according to a Fed economist.
August 30, 2024
3 Ways Advisors Can Support Business Owner Clients NowToo many feel awful. Help with retirement and succession planning may ease some concerns.
August 30, 2024
Life Settlement Hopes Are No Excuse for Underfunding a Policy TodayMarket veterans look at why a policy sale is a last resort, not a desirable default coverage strategy.
August 29, 2024
Insurers, Agents Speak Up for Life Insurance Awareness MonthHoping a crowdfunding plea works is not a good way to protect loved ones, campaign organizers say.
August 28, 2024
Equitable Faces Return of Life Policy Reinstatement ClaimA 2nd Circuit panel found there may be a genuine dispute over how the insurer made a decision.
August 26, 2024
U.S. Life Application Activity SoarsAmericans ages 71 and older were especially hungry for policies with more than $5 million in death benefits.
August 21, 2024
New York Judge Approves Columbian Mutual Life's Rehabilitation OrderA rehabilitator can try to get an insurer back on its feet, rather than liquidating it.
August 20, 2024
More Annuity Owners Are Buying Their Contracts From IssuersMany see using the products as a way to provide a death benefit or to pay for long-term care.