Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Is the 4% Rule Too Safe?
By David BlanchettWhile rules of thumb aren't optimal, I think 5% is a more realistic starting point for typical retirees.
May 02, 2024
This Overlooked Secure 2.0 Change Helps Business-Owning SpousesThe law created two important exceptions that can help owners of closely held businesses offer retirement plans.
May 01, 2024
3 Reasons Cash Is King AgainReturns on cash are competitive now, and your clients might have more of it than you think.
May 01, 2024
15 U.S. Cities Where It Takes the Most Income to Be Middle ClassIn six cities, a household can bring in more than $300,000 and still fit the definition, SmartAsset found.
May 01, 2024
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price HikeThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 30, 2024
Sen. Warren Asks Insurers About Life and Annuity Sales IncentivesThe Massachusetts Democrat sent letters questioning the use of cash bonuses, incentive travel and other perks.
April 30, 2024
Millennials May Be Losing Life Insurance KnowledgeThe oldest are 44, and their guesses about term life costs are getting worse.
April 26, 2024
Hartford Sees High Mortality for Next Few YearsThe insurer adjusted group life prices to reflect uncertainty about claims, CEO Chris Swift says.