Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
California Enacts Settlement Law
By Trevor ThomasCalifornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill aimed at regulating life settlements and imposing a state ban on stranger-originated life insurance policies.
October 19, 2009
IRS Issues Estate Tax Return NoticeThe Internal Revenue Service says that, in some unusual cases, it will limit its own ability to look at estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax forms.
October 19, 2009
Grant Thornton: CFOs Say Benefits Still On BlockMany U.S. companies could end up cutting 401(k) plan matches further, and, at some companies, life and disability benefits may also be at risk.
October 19, 2009
Making The Case For DI To The Business OwnerAt some point in their careers, successful producers take their practices to the next level by seeking clients who have a high net worth and hence, a larger problem to solve.
October 19, 2009
Dental And Vision Are Being Bundled MoreThe Great Recession may be increasing pressure on insurers and producers to sell vision plans together with dental plans.
October 19, 2009
Health Reform Bill Gets Senate Finance OK But Faces Many More HurdlesAfter passing a critical test last week, legislation reforming the U.S. health care delivery system is now dealing with its next hurdle, floor action in both the House and Senate.
October 19, 2009
Malpractice Insurers Prepare For Antitrust BattleMedical malpractice insurers are gearing up to keep Senate Democratic leaders from stripping away their McCarran-Ferguson Act antitrust exemption.
October 19, 2009
Exploring The Many Uses Of Grantor TrustsThis year has brought with it applicable federal rates that are lower than many of us thought possible.