Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
Wells Fargo Faces John Hancock Suit Over Life Insurance Issue
By Allison BellWhat happens when the owner of an insurance policy uses it as loan collateral and sells it through a life settlement?
August 10, 2023
Life Settlements Can Pay for Long-Term CareA retirement planner looks at one possible use for a policy sale.
August 04, 2023
A Life Settlement Broker's Fiduciary Duty to the Policy SellerFor some clients, keeping the policy may be the better option.
August 01, 2023
FINRA Posts Life Settlement Guide for ConsumersThe organization warns of concerns but says policy sales might make sense for some.
July 11, 2023
More Older Clients Should Be Selling Their Life Insurance PoliciesThe author looks, sadly, at the new trade group data for 2022.
July 05, 2023
Fresh Financial Data May Reveal Unnecessary Life InsuranceSummer can be a good time to look for policy sale opportunities.
July 03, 2023
Abacus Life Gets Onto NasdaqThe listing could lead to more clients asking about the IRA's little helper.
June 26, 2023
The Longevity Gap and Life Insurance SettlementsToday, the average U.S. woman lives six years longer than the average U.S. man.