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Milliman: Life Income Guarantees Need Guarantees
By Allison BellThe United States will have to come up with new risk-management mechanisms if it wants many more workers to annuitize their retirement assets, according to financial risk management specialists at Milliman Inc.
May 10, 2010
Quiz Question: Are seniors aware of settlements?This article answers this question: A recent survey found that what percentage of seniors is unaware of the option to sell unwanted life policies as a life settlement?
May 10, 2010
Use the 'three bridges close' techniqueEffective face-to face presentation is a critical part of the LTCI sale, but what if you're having trouble making the transition to closing the client and getting him to admit he needs this protection?
May 10, 2010
Milliman: Life Income Guarantees Need GuaranteesThe United States will have to come up with new risk-management mechanisms if it wants many more workers to annuitize their retirement assets, according to financial risk management specialists at Milliman Inc.
May 10, 2010
Appeals Court Overturns Florida Settlement RulingThe 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in connection with litigation with a life settlement firm.
May 10, 2010
Ask the expert: How does straight-through processing help?This article answers the question: If my broker uses "straight through processing" for the policies I submit for life settlement offers, how does that impact the outcome for my clients?
May 10, 2010
Use the 'three bridges close' techniqueEffective face-to face presentation is a critical part of the LTCI sale, but what if you're having trouble making the transition to closing the client and getting him to admit he needs this protection?
May 10, 2010
Feature: Settlements spur some carriers to terminate producers or consider policy rescissionOnce a life policy has been settled, 50% of direct writing life insurers say their company procedure is to "terminate producers circumventing the system." Some call that "anti-consumer," but others say it's "pro-active."