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.
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price Hike
By Allison BellThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 12, 2024
Let Angry Annuity Owners Go: IbexisThat's one idea shaping its new products, which include an non-variable indexed annuity.
April 08, 2024
What Really Drives Life Insurance Sales?A longtime agent reacts to news of customers' complaints.
April 08, 2024
Clients With Universal Life Need Performance Updates: Elan MoasThe agent predicts that most of the policies will lapse sooner than owners think.
March 25, 2024
Voya Faces Suit Over Universal Life Policy Premium HikeThe plaintiffs contend that the premium suddenly jumped to $90,000, from $25,000, without warning.
March 05, 2024
5 Simple Explanations for Insurance TermsDitching the jargon can help create "aha" moments for prospects.
March 05, 2024
Distributors Expect Life Sales to Grow Faster Than Annuity SalesParticipants in a LIMRA-NAILBA survey think demand for estate and trust services will soar.
March 05, 2024
Federal Appeals Court Lets Universal Life Rate Suit ContinueAn insurer might have to include mortality in cost-of-insurance rate scale updates, an 11th Circuit panel ruled.