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Brighthouse Launches First Life Product Since MetLife Spinoff
John Hilton
February 13, 2019
With its LTC rider, SmartCare arrives at the intersection of two key retirement trends: rising costs of long-term care and increasing life expectancies. It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans turning 65 today will require some form of long-term care, with average lifetime long-term care expenses of $266,000, Brighthouse noted.
NAIC Group Puts IUL Illustration ‘Multipliers’ Under Microscope
John Hilton
February 12, 2019
A National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ subgroup had disagreement today during its first conference call today on IUL illustrations. The issue is whether IUL multipliers are fooling consumers into under-funding policies, or an appropriate risk-reward option.
NAIC To Begin Debate On IUL Illustrations
John Hilton
February 11, 2019
A National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ subgroup will resume discussions Tuesday on controversial indexed universal life illustrations. The group is expected to discuss how to illustrate products with different attributes, and whether to consider capping the credited rate.
3 Life Settlement Trends To Watch In 2019
user
February 6, 2019
After working through some challenges related to regulation, capital flow and underwriting, the life settlements industry is coming off another year of growth in 2018 and seems poised to remain on that steady growth trajectory.
Analyze Your Analytics: What Are Your Data Telling You?
user
February 6, 2019
Analytics are crucial to the future of life insurance and every carrier is in an arms race to get a 360-degree view of the people they serve or want to serve. The more data that is collected about a customer base, the better job insurers and agents can do in reaching those customers.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants To Pump Up Estate Tax Bills
John Hilton
January 31, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is proposing legislation to eliminate the estate tax. Called the For the 99.8% Act, it would raise $2.2 trillion from the nation’s 588 billionaires. The proposal comes two days after Senate Republican leadership proposed a bill to repeal the estate tax.
Report: Under-Insurance Costing Life Insurers $70B Annually
John Hilton
January 30, 2019
New analysis finds that just 26 percent of the total life insurance coverage needed is being met. The result is $70 billion in lost premiums for the industry. The report found that insurance companies are missing out on an average of $785 in annual life insurance premium payments per person who requires insurance coverage in the U.S.
Customers Are Taking Control Of Financial Services
user
January 29, 2019
Traditionally, customers buying insurance products and financial services have had little or no voice in the purchasing cycle. Up until now, this approach has enabled carriers to retain business, despite the plethora of offerings in the marketplace. That is changing — and fast.
Why Life Settlements Will Continue To See Growth
user
January 25, 2019
An aging population and a greater need for retirement income are factors behind the prediction.
Commentary: Meet Clients’ Needs By Finding Your ‘Why’
user
January 25, 2019
You and your firm should have one goal – make sure the client wins!
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