Business Wire Life insurance sales are stagnant, but profits are still being made. Total income in the U.S. life/annuity industry essentially remained flat in the first half of 2019, dropping slightly to $422.4 billion...
Staff | August 26, 2019 As private market assets become larger and more important allocations in pension plan portfolios, the methods for effectively benchmarking performance will become more relevant to the institutional investment community, according to a recent report by...
Over the past several decades, advances in medicine and better living conditions have helped more Americans live longer. According to a LIMRA analysis, a 65-year-old couple has a 50% chance of both members living...
Staff | August 26, 2019 Fewer than half (48 per cent) of employees said they believe their employers are invested in improving the employee experience, according to a new survey by U.S.-based cloud computing company ServiceNow...
Life insurance has a long history in the U.S., and has earned a reputation that is built on security, stability and trust. Yet, despite the conservative, dependable nature of the industry, it is far...
Similar to the safety instructions you receive on an airplane, advisors must help themselves before they help others. Our own personal financial planning can strengthen our extensive knowledge of product solutions and lead to...
It’s a well-known fact that you must build relationships in order to establish a solid client base. However, cultivating client relationships in a rural, agriculture-based community can present a notable challenge. I’ve discovered, though,...
Eating out can be expensive. Eating at home is less costly, but you must put the time and effort into making it happen. Entertaining at home might involve having the relatives over for a...
“Money often costs too much,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson. For advisors looking to make a move, there could be any number of factors prompting the search for greener pastures. Do any of the following...
One of the most important aspects of any long-term care insurance policy or linked benefit rider is the claims payment methodology. From our perspective as a product wholesaler, the questions most often asked by...