Life Planning Strategies
Life planning strategies, with ideas about how to use life insurance and related products to help people and businesses get things done.
State Health Insurance Regulators Tied to Industry, Says Watchdog
By Marlene Y. SatterConsumer Watchdog, the nonpartisan consumer advocacy agency, on Tuesday warned that close ties to the insurance industry through lobbying, contributions, and appointments could affect an upcoming vote on Sunday by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners concerning the rates people pay for health insurance.
March 01, 2011
Get a Life“People today don’t want to be sold XYZ product. They want a customized, personalized financial plan for life,” says Mitch Anthony, founder of the Financial Life Planning Institute.
February 15, 2011
Widening the View of Risk ToleranceOne of the most valuable services a financial advisor can provide to retired clients is an assessment of the finance-related risks they face.
February 08, 2011
Guardian Life Exits Long-Term Care Insurance MarketThe Guardian Life Insurance Company of America announced Friday that it would be exiting the long-term care insurance market as of the end of 2011.
February 07, 2011
LTC Insurance Price Index for 2011 Released by Industry GroupAccording to a new long-term care insurance price index that will be published in April by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, rates for comparable coverage from insurers can vary by as much as 41%-48%.
February 02, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Genworth Mortgage Woes Result in Surprise LossIn an unwelcome surprise, Genworth Financial on Wednesday reported a $161 million net loss in the fourth quarter due to problems in its mortgage insurance business, but good news came from long-term care and wealth management.
February 01, 2011
Beating the OddsWe’ve explored life settlements and their securitization in these pages before, covering everything from legal issues to emotional and medical…
January 31, 2011
Leading Insurers Paid $10.8 Million in Daily LTC ClaimsA report released Monday by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance found the 10 leading LTCI companies paid $10.8 million in daily claim benefits in 2010.