June 30, 2009
New study reveals who buys LTCIThe first national study of asset-based LTCI purchasers reveals the demographics of this group. The 2008 study showed that nearly half were under 65 years of age and just over 10 percent were between the ages of 45 and 54. Sixty-six percent were women, and the average single premium was...
June 30, 2009
Building successful LTCI alliancesGoing at it alone may not be the best strategy for maximizing on your long term care sales. By networking with other professionals, you can find a more steady stream of clients ready for a discussion on their future care.
June 23, 2009
Who's buying long term care insurance?66% -- Percentage of long term care insurance purchasers who are women.
June 17, 2009
Insurer Tweaks LTC PlansJohn Hancock Long Term Care Insurance has beefed up two group LTC insurance plans and eased discount qualification requirements.
June 15, 2009
Some DI Policies Using ADL TriggersSome disability insurers are borrowing an idea from long term care insurers and using ratings of general inability to function, rather than inability to hold a job, as the benefits triggers.
June 15, 2009
Genworth Retires DebtGenworth Financial Inc. says it has paid off all of its long-term debt that was due this year.