Advanced Settlements Announces The Release Of The Life Settlement E-Power Toolkit™ And Newly Developed Web Site

Multimedia web-interactive toolkit on CD-ROM harnesses the power of digital and Internet technology to bring resources and training to financial and insurance professionals

Orlando, FL, Nov. 10, 2004 – Advanced Settlements, Inc., an industry leader in the life settlement marketplace, today announced the release of The Life Settlement e-Power Toolkit™ on CD-ROM .  The toolkit, which contains an interface to a newly developed web site, was engineered to support insurance and financial professionals with instructive aides and resources that will enhance their life settlement practice.

“Our e-Power Toolkit™ -- designed to empower financial professionals – is the industry’s first training product that features a web-based Resource Center and two instructional videos that operate from either the CD-ROM or from the website,” said Scott Kirby, Co-President of Advanced Settlements, Inc.

Kirby explained that Advanced Settlements, Inc. began developing the toolkit following the company’s on-line survey of insurance and financial professionals conducted in the first quarter of 2004. The majority of survey respondents indicated that sales training and seminar coaching were at the top of the list in terms of resources needed to enhance their life settlement practice.

A special feature of the e-Power Toolkit™ is a ten minute video that functions both as a seminar sales tool for the agent, while serving as an instructional aide for one-on-one meetings with seniors. A separate one-hour video that was filmed during an Advanced Settlements, Inc. continuing education (CE) presentation, is intended as a simulation model to help financial professionals refine content and delivery techniques for their own group presentations.

The company’s password-protected Resource Center – accessed via the new CD-ROM toolkit or directly from the web site – is similar to an on-line library where visitors can view and download a variety of documents, including white papers, FAQ, industry articles, newsletters, sample letters, slide shows, sample marketing flyers, and qualifying worksheet.  An interactive case-study exchange is also provided where visitors can read and share case examples.

“As leaders in the life settlement industry, we believe in cultivating and elevating the skill sets of our strategic partners and producers,” Kirby added. “The release of our e-Power Toolkit™ is one of the most effective ways to empower producers who serve the financial objectives of high net worth senior clients.”

About Advanced Settlements

Located in Orlando, Florida, Advanced Settlements, Inc. is one of the largest life settlement companies in the nation. Through a network of more than 15 funding institutions, the company obtains multiple offers on the secondary market in pursuit of the highest possible settlement for the policyholder. The company is committed to educating the financial marketplace about life settlements and to steering the course of prudent regulatory activity through its representation on the board of the Viatical and Life Settlement Association of America. The company may be reached at 1-800-561-4148, or at www.advancedsettlements.com.

Media Contacts:
Marlene Frith, A.P.R.
PR/Marketing Director
Advanced Settlements, Inc.
1-800-561-4148
marlene@advancedsettlements.com