Life Insurance
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The Washington Group names Tony Stanley chief development officer
By Staff WriterThe Washington Group of Northwestern Mutual, McLean, Va., has announced that it has appointed Tony Stanley as Chief Development Officer, a new position.
August 04, 2010
Death benefit payout system outrage unjustifiedOoh, those evil insurance companies are at it again! Or so some in the mainstream media would have consumers believe. And surprise - a couple of politicians were quick with the knee-jerk reactions to condemn the insurance companies, too.
August 04, 2010
BOLI Assets Edge HigherTotal U.S. bank-owned life insurance assets increased to about $136 billion in the first quarter, up from $134 billion in the first quarter of 2009.
August 04, 2010
Disability Insurance Underwriting Made SimpleAnyone familiar with disability insurance knows it can be a headache to underwrite a case. But there is a program that sidesteps the headaches of a fully underwritten case and may help bring DI back: simplified underwriting.
August 04, 2010
Five marketing ideas under $100You don't need a large budget to see results from your marketing. Below are five marketing ideas for advisors on a tight budget.
August 04, 2010
ACLI Speaks Up for Retained Asset AccountsLife industry representatives today delivered the message that the retained asset account is an appropriate alternative to forcing people "to make a big financial decision at a time of maximum stress."
August 04, 2010
Using analogies to explain insurance conceptsAn analogy is a comparison of certain similarities between things that are otherwise unlike. Using an analogy can be helpful when introducing a new insurance product or concept
August 04, 2010
12 Questions for 1 Successful LTCI Agent: Joe ImparatoJoe Imparato is a long term care insurance broker at Tucker & Shepley Benefits and Insurance Ltd. in downtown Boston. He also writes group medical, dental, and disability insurance for groups of 200 to 1,000 employees.