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.
Final DOL Agent Fiduciary Exemption Covers More Comp Types
By Allison BellIt also exempts more activities, but conflicts with Reg BI could hurt, legal analysts warn.
April 16, 2024
New York Couple Sues Over Life Premium Finance Collateral CallsThe Aronsons thought $1.5 million in collateral would be enough. Then conditions changed.
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.