Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
Life Settlements: Buerger Eager to See Next Act
By Arthur D. PostalA top life settlement industry official this week said that despite current opposition from some underwriters, he believes the life settlement business will soon become an integral part of the life insurance industry.
August 31, 2010
P.R. Firm Signs Two Settlement CompaniesTwo companies serving the life settlement market have become clients of a New Jersey public relations firm.
August 19, 2010
SEC and GAO Issue Reports Regarding Life SettlementsLargely overlooked in the wake of financial regulatory reform, on July 22 two government agencies released reports discussing the regulation of life insurance settlements.
August 09, 2010
Consumer Reform in Life Settlements: Fewer Intermediaries?Over the last five years, the life settlement marketplace has moved toward an environment where most of the population is now protected through regulation.
August 08, 2010
Consumer Reform in Life Settlements: Fewer Intermediaries?Over the last five years, the life settlement marketplace has moved toward an environment where most of the population is now protected through regulation.
June 28, 2010
Feature: Why producers need to get licensed to do life settlementsInsurance producers who want to transact life settlements need to check the settlement licensing rules in the states where they want to do business. The rules are changing and vary from state to state.
June 04, 2010
IASB: Measure Life Settlements At Fair ValueThe International Accounting Standards Board is proposing that entities should use different methods for measuring life insurance policy assets and life settlement contract assets.
June 04, 2010
IASB: Measure Life Settlements At Fair ValueThe International Accounting Standards Board is proposing that entities should use different methods for measuring life insurance policy assets and life settlement contract assets.