Life Insurance
Life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of life insurance market trends, and of life insurance regulatory, compliance and legislative issues .
February 07, 2023
U.S. Mortality 6.9% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic AverageThe percentage of deaths caused by COVID-19 and similar illnesses is still far above the epidemic threshold.
February 07, 2023
SEC Worries About Rating Analyst OverloadIn 2021, about 1% of the ratings that the SEC tracks were insurance and annuity ratings.
February 06, 2023
New Boston Mutual Whole Life Program Relies on Face-to-Face MeetingsThe company believes the nuances of life insurance are best discussed at the kitchen table.
February 06, 2023
Many Advisors Have No Idea What Life Policy Assets Are Worth: Jay JacksonThe Abacus Life CEO estimates the gap lowers those advisors' assets under management by about 6%.
February 06, 2023
Secure 2.0 Can Make Clients' Retirement Plans StrongerExplaining change can create sales opportunities.
February 02, 2023
Equitable, Lincoln and Security Benefit Add Products for Stability SeekersThese new annuity and life products are intended to help protect clients from volatility.
February 02, 2023
The 12 States Where Death Rates Climbed in DecemberSo much for morality returning to normal.
February 01, 2023
Life Happens Brings Back the 'Insure Your Love' CampaignThe nonprofit group harnesses the power of Valentine's Day by classifying life insurance as love insurance.
January 27, 2023
Debate: Will Secure 2.0 Act Help Americans Pay for Long-Term Care?Our experts discuss a provision allowing 401(k) withdrawals to pay long-term care insurance premiums.
January 27, 2023
Q4 2022 Earnings Could Be Fine: AnalystsPossible threats include inflation, investment problems and companies' own foolish moves.