Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
Ameritas Suit Could Shake Up Life Settlement Market
By Allison BellThe case turns on whether a term life policy buyer can convert it into a permanent life policy.
April 01, 2024
The 12 Worst States for 2023-2024 COVID-19 Wave Death RatesThe quiet surge may have killed about 20,000 people since August.
March 26, 2024
Abacus Aims to Sell In-Force Policies to the InsurersThe life settlement firm is counting on ads and a policy value calculator to bring in more policies.
March 25, 2024
Voya Faces Suit Over Universal Life Policy Premium HikeThe plaintiffs contend that the premium suddenly jumped to $90,000, from $25,000, without warning.
March 20, 2024
HSA Planning After 55: What Your Clients Might Not KnowWhile most employees are familiar with the account's tax benefits, issues specific to older workers are often ignored.
March 19, 2024
How to Boost Client Confidence, According to ResearchAdvisors must "get inside the hearts and minds of clients in a more robust way," Julie Littlechild says.
March 18, 2024
Will RIAs Start Using Fixed Rate Annuities in Portfolios?The products represent a relatively attractive way to increase portfolios' potential risk-adjusted, after-tax returns.
March 15, 2024
How Advisors Can Make a Difference for Aging ClientsFinancial professionals need to navigate end-of-life discussions to provide support as conditions change.