Permanent Life Insurance
Permanent life insurance news and analysis, with coverage of the whole life, variable life, fixed universal life, variable universal life and indexed universal life markets.
August 13, 2024
More Life and Annuity Products Offer Commodity IndexesInflation is increasing some clients' interest in tying value to something tangible.
August 02, 2024
Lincoln Financial Posts Surprising Annuity Sales FiguresPricing throughout the annuity sector appears to be "largely rational," CEO Ellen Cooper says.
July 29, 2024
Ameriprise Posts 45% Jump in Variable Annuity SalesDemand rose for variable universal life products that affluent clients can use to build cash value.
July 17, 2024
Craig Hawley to Run Nationwide's Annuity BusinessHawley started out at Jefferson National. Another company, John Hancock, named an insurance head.
July 11, 2024
Life Application Activity CoolsBut activity was stronger for older people seeking whole life coverage.
July 03, 2024
New York Life Aims for Your Executive Clients' Retirement MoneyThe company has hired Joe Grieco to make the non-qualified deferred comp market a focus.
June 24, 2024
Nassau Financial Sues Its Insurers for Help With Paying Its Legal BillsThe company wants the insurers to help defend it against a lawsuit related to cost-of-insurance charges.
June 11, 2024
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Business Owner ClientsOne reaction: Users of buy-sell agreements should take the disclaimers about consulting with tax advisors seriously.
June 10, 2024
What If the Flat Tax Makes a Comeback?Michael Burgess put it in H.R. 1040. Now, Steve Forbes wants Donald Trump to adopt it.
May 24, 2024
Why Are You Still Selling Life Insurance With Lifetime Guarantees?A John Hancock executive makes the case against assuming that all clients need coverage at age 90.