Strong fourth quarter bolsters increase according to latest Wink report; Pacific Life retains the top spot in indexed life sales, with an 18.5% market share.
AIG shares 12 tips to help financial professionals effectively reach out to prospective clients, and executive Kirsten Lees explains how the company created a new tool intended to quickly pinpoint life insurance solutions based on a few simple questions.
IUL growth of 8% last year allows for the modest increase as whole life premiums were flat and term increased 2% according to LIMRA. So far this year, U.S. life insurance application activity is down 3.5% according to MIB Life Index.
This powerful policy-funding strategy for HNW clients is currently underutilized – which means there’s a big opportunity for advisors to step in and help.
After speaking with hundreds of beneficiaries of denied life insurance claims, author Steve Burgess knows its obvious agents bring an even bigger value to buyers than just explaining policy features. Agents protect the colossal risk that causes claims to end up in what he calls the “Pit of Denied Claims.”
Study finds the retiree annuity ownership rate is nearly 70% higher among households that have completed a formal plan than households without plans, yet advisors report they have completed formal retirement income plans for only 35% of their retired clients.
Just-released 2018 Retirement Security Blueprint focused on expanding opportunities to save for retirement, increasing access to lifetime income and protecting older investors.
Here’s a roundup of some of the news and events from a wide range of topics coming across the wires from life and health industry organizations and companies lately.