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.
Variable Universal Life Sales Climb 24.5% in Q2
By Allison BellBuyers favored the potential for growth over stability, Wink issuer survey data reports.
June 04, 2026
Continental General Acquires More Lindberg Company PoliciesThe acquirer now is handling 151,000 products sold by Global Bankers affiliates.
May 26, 2026
Tax Court Cites Life, Annuity Assets in 40% Penalty RulingThe judge found that a microcaptive arrangement was not adequately disclosed on the insured firm's tax return.
May 20, 2026
IRS Starts to Implement a Long-Term Care Insurance Tax IncentiveThe new guidance will help employers remind employees that old age happens.
April 28, 2026
Tax Court Allows Loan Interest Deduction in Life Policy Termination CaseThe judge also kept the IRS from imposing a failure-to-pay penalty.
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.