Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
November 16, 2023
Why Are So Many American Men Dying?Scientists found that deaths classified as suicides or homicides were not a big driver.
November 14, 2023
The Life Settlement Industry Must Have Speed and TransparencyThe author sees a future with no room for slow shell games.
November 14, 2023
Only 19% of Investors Work With Their Parents' Advisor: CerulliFinancial pros can reinforce their value early in client relationships and in difficult periods, the research suggests.
November 14, 2023
Model, Stylist Sue Advisors Over Cash-Value Life AdviceThe plaintiffs assert that the financial pros locked them into unsuitable arrangements with their life insurance policies.
November 13, 2023
MassMutual, PacLife and State Farm Face Genetic Privacy SuitsThe plaintiffs object to the life insurers asking about applicants' family medical history.
November 13, 2023
Supernerds Unite Against Dave Ramsey's 8% Safe Withdrawal Rate GuidanceRamsey blasted retirement researchers as "goobers" living in their moms' basements, but his spending advice is dangerous.
November 13, 2023
6 Scenarios When Advisors Must Deliver Bad NewsWhen clients need to hear unpleasant information, it is best to get it done quickly.
November 10, 2023
Columbia Threadneedle Cuts 14 Portfolio ManagersAmid layoffs, most PMs and analysts from three U.S.-based equity teams will leave at year's end.
November 10, 2023
10 New Tax Numbers for 2024, for Life and Health ProsThe numbers for long-term care insurance premiums moved in a surprising direction.
November 09, 2023
IRS Announces Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2024The Internal Revenue Service just posted standard deductions and other adjustments for 60-plus 2024 tax provisions.