Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Military Sales Woes Persist
By Allison BellInsurers may be continuing to sell unsuitable products to members of the military services, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office officials.
June 30, 2009
New study reveals who buys LTCIThe first national study of asset-based LTCI purchasers reveals the demographics of this group. The 2008 study showed that nearly half were under 65 years of age and just over 10 percent were between the ages of 45 and 54. Sixty-six percent were women, and the average single premium was...
June 30, 2009
Are your clients handing their IRAs to the IRS?Dan Casey, for InvestorGuide.com, warns of 10 ways investors sacrifice their IRAs to the IRS. 1. Failing to understand "stretch" IRAs. With this technique, young beneficiaries can take smaller withdrawals based on their long life
June 30, 2009
In a bad economy, LTC adds securityIt seems there is a strong correlation between the national economic crisis and losing a lot of money from an unexpected LTCI event.
June 30, 2009
A lifetime of independenceNow that the tax season has passed and the demands of the holidays are far behind us, we can take a moment to reflect on the blessings of Independence Day.
June 30, 2009
Why life insurance matters now more than everThere's a famous quote: "The more things change, the more they stay the same." In the past year we've experienced exceptional volatility in the investment markets and seen renewed congressional interest in raising income and
June 30, 2009
Building successful LTCI alliancesGoing at it alone may not be the best strategy for maximizing on your long term care sales. By networking with other professionals, you can find a more steady stream of clients ready for a discussion on their future care.