Life Insurance
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Why Republicans Faced a Greater Risk of Death Than Democrats in Late 2021
By Allison BellYale researchers contend that concerns about vaccine safety drove up Republican mortality in December 2021.
September 29, 2022
Life and Annuity Advisors Wake Up to Hurricane Ian DevastationNAIFA has kicked off the response by activating its member support fund.
September 28, 2022
Analysts Look Inside Private Equity-Owned Insurers' VaultsHere's what the NAIC found in the portfolios that support the benefits promises.
September 27, 2022
The IRS Hates What Some Wealthy Clients Put in Their Life Policies: Larry RybkaThe Valmark CEO sees the private placement life fight turning into an investor control fight.
September 27, 2022
Accelerated Underwriting and COVID-19: Life Insurance Lessons LearnedThe pandemic has been a stern teacher.
September 27, 2022
5 Worst States for Working-Age Deaths in AugustFor people ages 25-64, the number of deaths was 6.1% than in August 2019, before COVID-19 showed up.
September 23, 2022
Managing Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies for RetirementAdvisors must consider the interaction of their clients' retirement income sufficiency, income taxes and potential estate taxes.
September 22, 2022
Life Groups Calls on States to Review Agent Exam DifficultyThe ACLI, NAIFA and Finseca are suggesting that some states' exams might be too hard.