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.
Stephan Leimberg, Estate Planning Expert, Dies at 79
By Allison BellLeimberg was a longtime fixture in the financial planning and estate planning communities and shaped their evolution.
December 05, 2022
Indexed Life Insurance Sales Beat Q3 Sales DoldrumsMany clients are using the policies to accumulate cash.
December 05, 2022
When Accelerated Life Insurance Underwriting Makes SenseHere are seven factors to consider when deciding which approach to use.
November 29, 2022
Clients Need Technology AND a Personal Touch: Citi Annuity Distribution ExecutiveChuck Cavanaugh sees himself as a financial health provider.
November 22, 2022
S&P Expects More Big Life Insurer 'Assumption Unlocking' ChargesWhile charges will make earnings reports based on generally accepted accounting principles look ugly, they will likely have little effect on issuer ratings.
November 22, 2022
5 Top Life and Annuity Q3 Strength IndicatorsThis fall, Morgan Stanley analysts saw some insurers do noticeably better than others.
November 21, 2022
New Paid Family Leave Proposal Could Help Caregiver ClientsThe National Council of Insurance Legislators has adopted the Paid Family Leave Insurance Model Act. Will states follow?
November 17, 2022
Life Insurers Should Get Used to an Inflationary World: Fitch EconomistBrian Coulton's scenario could be rotten for stocks but great for clients with fixed annuities.