Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Life Settlement Events Announced
By Staff WriterA life settlement company has announced events for the fifth annual Life Settlement Awareness Month in June.
April 30, 2010
Fla. Agent Accused Of STOLI FraudA Palm Beach, Fla. insurance agent has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and grand theft for an alleged stranger-originated life insurance scheme involving $78 million in death benefits.
April 30, 2010
Group Worries About Proposed Advice RegsThe SPARK Institute has voiced concern about provisions in proposed investment advice regulations that would define acceptable investment practices and theory.
April 30, 2010
Marveling at the modified endowment contractOur industry has a product that is underutilized and underappreciated.
April 30, 2010
Buyers Check Out Insurance On the Web: SurveyAmerican consumers increasingly are looking to the Web and interactive promotions when making purchasing decisions about their insurance needs, a survey finds.
April 30, 2010
Making the case for life settlementsWhile many of your clients may be unaware of the benefits of cashing in an unwanted or unneeded life insurance policy, the life settlements field continues to provide a concrete investment solution when existing coverage no longer meets their needs.
April 30, 2010
Life settlements: Prudent investment or risky proposition?Seven important considerations when deciding if life settlements are appropriate for your clients.
April 30, 2010
Earnings: MetLife, Hartford, OthersThe life and health insurers that came out with first-quarter results this week reported solid increases in net income.