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Leveraging Life Insurance For Those With An Advanced-Stage Illness
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April 1, 2020
Life insurance is an invaluable asset to those facing advanced-stage illness. It’s also a flexible asset that can be leveraged in different ways to meet individuals’ various financial needs.
New York Requires Insurers To Delay Collecting Premium
John Hilton
March 30, 2020
Insurers are required to delay collecting premium on life insurance and annuity contracts written in New York for 90 days under an emergency regulation adopted today. The directive covers consumers experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Department of Financial Services said.
Life Insurance Offers Clients Protection In Tough Times
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March 30, 2020
When we think of life insurance, often the first thing that comes to mind is protection. That protection extends to both good and bad markets – and not just death benefits, but living benefits, too. Given the recent headlines, here are some talking points you can share with clients.
Insurance Commissioner Set Me Up, Greg Lindberg Claims In Lawsuit
John Hilton
March 24, 2020
In a new lawsuit filed in North Carolina, Greg Lindberg accuses Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey — who wore a wire and cooperated with the FBI — of “abuse of power and breach of the public trust.” Lindberg was convicted on bribery charges March 5.
Quick Tips For Communicating With Clients During COVID-19 Crisis
Susan Rupe
March 24, 2020
Clients want human interaction in this time of social isolation, and they need to have their advisors communicate with them. Brock Jolly, financial advisor at Veritas Financial, shared some tips for communicating with clients during a webinar held Monday for members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
CSO Deadline Drives Indexed Life Sales Records In 2019: Wink
Press Release
March 23, 2020
Life insurance sales were very strong in 2019, according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report, with indexed life sales smashing records. Indexed life sales for the fourth quarter were $725.1 million, up 30.8% when compared with the previous quarter, and up 14.6% as compared to the same period last year.
Insurance Industry M&A Takes Huge Leap In 4Q 2019
Press Release
March 19, 2020
Total insurance industry merger-and-acquisition deals in the fourth quarter 2019 totaled $11.43 billion in the U.S., according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 174% over the previous quarter.
California Agent ‘Ruthlessly’ Conned Investors: Commissioner
John Hilton
March 19, 2020
Former life insurance agent Christopher Dougherty, 47, pleaded guilty to several fraud charges this week, partly related to a phony marijuana farm investment he successfully pitched to unknowing investors.
California Prods Insurers For 60-Day Grace Period On Premium Payments
Press Release
March 19, 2020
California is pressing all insurers to give policyholders “at least” a 60-day grace period from insurance premium payments.
COVID-19: Business Interruption Coverage May Require Creativity
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March 18, 2020
COVID-19 has left businesses in uncharted waters. It is often insurance that carries businesses through these waters. But policyholders need to know where to look for this life raft, and how to navigate these murky waters.
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