Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
Life Settlements Shaped by Regulation, Underwriting, Markets
By Marlene Y. SatterAlthough they took a hit from the recession and from factors endemic to a relatively young product, life settlements are on their way back up, according to stories from NU Online News Service.
August 19, 2010
SEC and GAO Issue Reports Regarding Life SettlementsLargely overlooked in the wake of financial regulatory reform, on July 22 two government agencies released reports discussing the regulation of life insurance settlements.
August 09, 2010
Consumer Reform in Life Settlements: Fewer Intermediaries?Over the last five years, the life settlement marketplace has moved toward an environment where most of the population is now protected through regulation.
August 08, 2010
Consumer Reform in Life Settlements: Fewer Intermediaries?Over the last five years, the life settlement marketplace has moved toward an environment where most of the population is now protected through regulation.
June 28, 2010
Feature: Why producers need to get licensed to do life settlementsInsurance producers who want to transact life settlements need to check the settlement licensing rules in the states where they want to do business. The rules are changing and vary from state to state.
June 04, 2010
IASB: Measure Life Settlements At Fair ValueThe International Accounting Standards Board is proposing that entities should use different methods for measuring life insurance policy assets and life settlement contract assets.
June 04, 2010
IASB: Measure Life Settlements At Fair ValueThe International Accounting Standards Board is proposing that entities should use different methods for measuring life insurance policy assets and life settlement contract assets.
May 20, 2010
Protecting Client Information in Life SettlementsWhen discussing life settlements, be sure to talk about a concern many clients: The protection of the seller and insured's private and confidential information (PCI), such as medical and financial records.