Overcoming the biggest objection
By Daniel WilliamsAlthough the economy is taking its hits, this is actually a good, if not great, time to be offering safe products to clients. In offering safe financial products, the biggest objection you'll often hear (other than "it's too
January 19, 2009
Hold The ChampagneConfirmation by the incoming Obama administration last week that it will support maintaining the estate tax going forward at the same level it is scheduled to be for this year, is good news for the life insurance industry.
January 19, 2009
Promises BetrayedIt was distressing to see Penn Treaty units put into rehabilitation earlier this month by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. It was a sad state of affairs for this pioneer in long term care insurance.
January 19, 2009
Finalized rule allows employees more access to retirement adviceThe U.S. Department of Labor finalized a rule Friday that will allow employees in 401(k) type plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) more accessibility to...
January 19, 2009
Plasma TV...$400. New leather chairs...$700. Positive first impression....priceless!After much waiting, permits, and connection of utilities, I am finally in my new office. Even though the move was only next door, it took...
January 18, 2009
Internet Regulation: Distasteful But InevitableIn the alternate reality known as the world of insurance, the word "regulation" is enough to give most executives the heebie-jeebies.
January 18, 2009
Forgive And RememberThe harshness of recent political discourse should make it clear that a bit more civility needs to be injected into our political and legislative processes.
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