Permanent Life Insurance
Permanent life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of the whole life, variable life, fixed universal life, variable universal life and indexed universal life markets.
Tax Court Cites Life, Annuity Assets in 40% Penalty Ruling
By Allison BellThe judge found that a microcaptive arrangement was not adequately disclosed on the insured firm's tax return.
March 17, 2026
Why You Should Never Ignore Smaller ClientsFrom little asset totals big problems, and big opportunities, can grow.
February 20, 2026
Transamerica, Advisory Firm Face Suit Over $25M Term Life Policy ConversionA beneficiary said he has had trouble collecting all of the benefits that should be coming from the converted policy.
February 17, 2026
7 Tricky Questions Young Agents Might Get from FriendsSome of the first conversations newcomers have about life insurance can be frustrating.
January 23, 2026
Pacific Life Asks Court to Toss NASCAR Champ's IUL LawsuitThe driver and his wife allege roughly $8.6 million in losses tied to indexed universal life insurance policies.
January 12, 2026
Moving From Term Life Insurance to Whole LifeClients who are sure that life insurance needs end at 40 might think differently once they're 40.
December 19, 2025
5 Insurers That Made the Most Indexed Universal Life Sales in Q3Overall sales of the product that launched a thousand heated LinkedIn debates rose 2.6%, year over year.
November 25, 2025
NASCAR Champ Kyle Busch's Pacific Life Lawsuit Moves to Federal CourtThe race car driver and his wife allege $8.6 million in losses tied to IUL policies.