Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Making the case for life settlements
By Doug McphersonWhile 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.
May 01, 2010
Ten trends in wealth managementAsset growth strategies and increased communication are among trends identified by tech-provider SunGard.
May 01, 2010
Time to reassess your retirement situationCommon wisdom says to stay invested with a portfolio allocation that fits your risk tolerance. But, if funds must be withdrawn to pay bills, this can cause the portfolio to fail years from now.
May 01, 2010
And Another Thing. . .Genworth Financial, in addition to launching Total Living Coverage Annuity, its hybrid annuity/LTC policy, has also brought out another annuity that acts more or less...
May 01, 2010
For Small Businesses, Confusion and Added CostsOf all the debate about healthcare reform, the effect on small businesses seems to have generated the most confusion. Some small business owners appear pleased...
May 01, 2010
Easy Rider ReduxLong-term care insurance is complicated. It's also a hard topic to address with clients who often don't want to think about the possibility that they...
May 01, 2010
The Hartford Has Big Plans for Wealth Management and RIAsHartford Financial Services Group Inc. said April 1 that it would reorganize itself into insurance, annuity, and wealth management businesses. The new wealth management division...
May 01, 2010
What It Will CostAs President Obama signed healthcare reform legislation on March 23, he probably would have wanted the director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, sitting...