Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
April 30, 2010
Making the case for life settlementsWhile many of your clients may be unaware of the benefits of cashing in an unwanted or unneeded life insurance policy, the life settlements field continues to provide a concrete investment solution when existing coverage no longer meets their needs.
April 30, 2010
Life settlements: Prudent investment or risky proposition?Seven important considerations when deciding if life settlements are appropriate for your clients.
April 16, 2010
Mercer: Life Settlements May Profit SomeThe growing life settlements market could be profitable as an alternative asset class for experienced investors but must be approached with caution and a thorough grasp of the risks involved with longevity, according to a new report.
April 16, 2010
Mercer: Life Settlements May Profit SomeThe growing life settlements market could be profitable as an alternative asset class for experienced investors but must be approached with caution and a thorough grasp of the risks involved with longevity, according to a new report.
April 06, 2010
Amrita: Life Settlements Continue SlideThe Amrita Life Settlement Index fell about 29% in March from its February level, to 325 points from 455, showing a continued slide in demand for insurance policies on the secondary market.
April 06, 2010
Amrita: Life Settlements Continue SlideThe Amrita Life Settlement Index fell about 29% in March from its February level, to 325 points from 455, showing a continued slide in demand for insurance policies on the secondary market.
March 22, 2010
Feature: Agents becoming more assertive about settlement marketAgents are starting to become more assertive in their efforts to learn about life settlements and to enter the market, and they are also finding plenty of resources to help them.
March 15, 2010
Exec Eyes Past And Future Of Life SettlementsThe life settlement has been facing troubled capital markets, lengthened life expectancies and adverse state legislation backed by life insurance carriers, a settlement executive said here at the Life Settlement Summit.
March 15, 2010
Exec Eyes Past And Future Of Life SettlementsThe life settlement has been facing troubled capital markets, lengthened life expectancies and adverse state legislation backed by life insurance carriers, a settlement executive said here at the Life Settlement Summit.
February 10, 2010
Life settlements securitization issue heats upThe American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), which represents nearly 300 life insurance companies, stirred up a hornet's nest recently with its Feb. 3 policy statement asking legislators to ban the practice of securitizing blocks of life settlements.