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Judge Scolds Greg Lindberg For Jury Contact After Bribery Conviction
John Hilton
March 18, 2020
A federal court judge in North Carolina warned billionaire insurance magnate Greg Lindberg and his team today to stop contacting jurors in his recently completed bribery case.
Just 16% Of Financial Services Companies See Coronavirus As Severe: Survey
Press Release
March 17, 2020
A recent LIMRA and LOMA survey of financial services companies found that 91% have a pandemic stress scenario in place, but just 16% see the coronavirus as a severe pandemic.
Feds Seek $1.5M In Forfeiture From Fallen Insurer Greg Lindberg
John Hilton
March 13, 2020
The federal government filed a motion today in a North Carolina court for forfeiture of nearly $1.5 million seized from insurance magnate Greg Lindberg, who was convicted on bribery charges last week.
Younger Buyers Snap Up Life Insurance At Record Rate: MIB Index
John Hilton
March 11, 2020
February saw a 5.6% increase in life insurance application activity from that of January, MIB reported, an increase not seen for this period in the composite index since 2015. However, the persistent coronavirus is likely to dampen activity in the coming months, MIB added.
Life Premium Jumps 15% In 4Q — Thank CSO Table
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March 10, 2020
Because all life insurance products were required to shift to the 2017 Commissioners Standard Ordinary (CSO) mortality table by December 31, many companies reported increased sales of products using the 2001 standard as they rushed to beat the deadline in the fourth quarter.
Seniors May Get Tax-Free Life Settlements If House Bill Passes
John Hilton
March 6, 2020
New bipartisan legislation could go a long way toward helping seniors pay for late-life care through favorable tax changes, say officials with the Life Insurance Settlement Association. The bill would allow seniors to sell their life insurance policies and use the proceeds, tax-free, to pay for their health care costs.
NAIC Calls Special Meeting On The Coronavirus
Press Release
March 6, 2020
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners will be holding a full-day special session of the nations’ chief state insurance officials on March 22, 2020, to discuss state response and coordination around COVID-19.
Prospect Where You Play And Prospect Where You Pray
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March 4, 2020
A GoFundMe request for funeral expenses following the recent Milwaukee shooting emphasizes the need for life insurance advisors to provide solutions to “regular” families. Don’t be afraid to prospect in your everyday life. Someone might one day thank you for it.
NJ Assembly Passes Ban On Stranger-Originated Life Insurance
John Hilton
March 4, 2020
The state Assembly passed a bill 78-0 last week banning STOLI and sent it to the Senate, which previously introduced the legislation. The Democratic caucus is leading the effort in both houses and Gov. Phil Murphy, D, is likely to sign the final product.
Northwestern Takes Top Spot In 2019 Life Insurance Premium: NAIC
John Hilton
March 3, 2020
In direct premium life insurance, Northwestern Mutual ascended to the top spot with a 7% market share and $11.3 billion in premium.
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