Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
Life Settlement Market Grows
By Robin S. Weinberger and Peter N. KatzThe transactions brought each seller an average of more than $180,000 in extra cash.
March 25, 2026
Hot Life Settlement OpportunitiesClients may get great prices for two types of policies, if they act now.
January 26, 2026
4 Misconceptions About Life SettlementsSelling a policy was once exotic. Now, the author says, it's core.
December 23, 2025
Life Settlements: The DocumentaryA filmmaker told the grim origin story of a modern financial tool.
October 22, 2025
Life Settlements Can End Up in CourtSmall details, and decisions made long in the past, often decide big cases.
October 06, 2025
Life Settlements: Who Represents Your Side?Market veterans explain who does what, and for whom.
July 24, 2025
One Big Beautiful Estate Planning DilemmaThe exemption could stay high forever. That changes the planning math.
July 21, 2025
The SEC's Fiduciary Interpretation and Life SettlementsThe authors suggest that the best interest standard applies to clients' in-force life insurance policies.