October 1, 2024 The role of life insurance in estate and gift tax exemptions How life insurance can be an alternative to grandfathering the large federal estate and gift tax exemptions.
September 1, 2024 Life insurance must zoom at the speed of Gen Z Generation Z has the greatest coverage gap. How can advisors help bridge this disconnect?
August 1, 2024 Building sustainable wealth for high net worth clients Help high net worth clients use life insurance for tax mitigation.
July 1, 2024 When your client wants to borrow from their life insurance There are benefits and drawbacks to borrowing from a cash value policy.
June 1, 2024 Would you rather purchase items retail or wholesale? An analysis of the benefits of paying life insurance premiums through your qualified plan.
May 1, 2024 The importance of life insurance in long-term care planning Hybrid life insurance is becoming a popular alternative to pay for long-term care.
April 1, 2024 The real cost of volatility-controlled indices in IUL policies This analysis will help you understand and assess indexed universal life products that are becoming increasingly difficult to compare.
March 1, 2024 Have the life insurance beneficiary discussion now and prevent problems down the road Asking clients about their beneficiaries can open the door to further discussions about life insurance and financial planning.
February 1, 2024 What obesity management drugs mean for obtaining life insurance These medications have been game-changers for those struggling with weight issues, but advisors must ask the right questions when users apply for coverage.
January 1, 2024 If selling life insurance were easy, everyone would do it The right way to have difficult conversations about buying life insurance.
December 1, 2023 Why one size doesn’t fit all in life insurance As consumer needs have changed, the life insurance industry responded by creating new products.
November 1, 2023 What every advisor must know about underwriting The medical underwriting process is complicated, but advisors still can help clients obtain the right coverage.
October 1, 2023 VUL is a Swiss Army knife for small-business owners Business leaders can leverage their life insurance policies to access capital in tough economic climates, gaining a key lifeline for their business.
September 1, 2023 Redefining life insurance for high-wealth clients Life insurance can be an enhanced planning tool for meeting the unique needs of wealthy clients.
August 1, 2023 10 questions carriers don’t want you to ask about life and LTC insurance The market is trending toward hybrid products, and you must be certain of each product’s strengths and weaknesses.
July 1, 2023 Help clients keep sequence-of-returns risk from sinking their retirement A well-designed permanent life insurance policy can provide clients with additional confidence and peace of mind.
June 1, 2023 More than a pink font: Selling to women Take the time to understand women’s unique needs and fears to reach them with the right solutions.
May 1, 2023 5 questions to ask small-business owners about their exit strategies The use of key person life insurance is a critical aspect of a business continuation plan.
April 1, 2023 Ask the right questions, find the right coverage You may be surprised at what motivates people to buy life insurance coverage.