Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Fed Puts Life and Annuity Real Estate Under Magnifying Glass
By Allison BellAnalysts estimate a severe crisis could cut 16 insurers' capital by more than 20%.
September 10, 2024
High-Income Retirement Savers Still in a Post-Pandemic SlumpFor the top 5%, post-tax, inflation-adjusted income is 1.7% lower than it was before everything changed.
September 04, 2024
What Would Happen if a Big Insurer Failed?The effect of a major failure on state guaranty funds is not clear, according to a Fed economist.
September 04, 2024
Life Insurance Buyers Like the Stock MarketOverall sales were flat in the second quarter, but variable and indexed universal life were hot.
September 03, 2024
Childfree Planning Turns Traditional Advice on Its HeadPeople without kids are an "underserved, underrepresented and sometimes mistreated population," advisor Jay Zigmont says.
August 30, 2024
3 Ways Advisors Can Support Business Owner Clients NowToo many feel awful. Help with retirement and succession planning may ease some concerns.
August 30, 2024
Life Settlement Hopes Are No Excuse for Underfunding a Policy TodayMarket veterans look at why a policy sale is a last resort, not a desirable default coverage strategy.
August 29, 2024
Insurers, Agents Speak Up for Life Insurance Awareness MonthHoping a crowdfunding plea works is not a good way to protect loved ones, campaign organizers say.