Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
VAs Have Their Charms, But Diversification Is Still The Rule
By Warren S. HerschGiven the widely-touted benefits of variable annuities, the question inevitably arises: Why not counsel clients to put all of their nest eggs in a VA ...
July 15, 2007
SOA: Savior Or Snake Oil?As a science fiction buff and a Mr. Wizard wannabe, I have, in recent years, become fascinated with the amazing theories of quantum physics.I've read ...
July 15, 2007
Qualifying the Insurance Sale for the Qualified PlanProducers have long viewed non-qualified plans for highly compensated executives as a lucrative area to be mined in pursuit of life insurance sales. But pension ...
July 15, 2007
Scrutiny Of Professional Credentials Renewed Following Times ArticleAn industry debate over the value and use of professional credentials and the preparation offered prior to their use is being renewed following a July ...
July 15, 2007
This Might Sting -- But It Will Keep The Disability Claims Process HealthyIt's been a long day at the office, and you're ready to pack it up and go home when, "Ding. You've got mail." Of course, ...
July 14, 2007
It's Not Your Mother's RetirementIt is becoming increasingly clear that a "new retirement" is emerging.
July 14, 2007
Making premium financing workYour client has enjoyed a successful career but creating his estate plan may be complex. Cash flow is rigid and your client is not in a position to sell assets, yet he needs life protection. Premium financing may hold the solution as it can
July 13, 2007
Witnesses Clash Over Mental Parity BillsThe authority of state insurance regulators emerged as a key issue, here, earlier this week during a hearing on the major mental health parity bills."In ...