Who are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? You likely have some relationships in your life that are extra meaningful. Perhaps you’re thankful for a spouse or partner? Or maybe your children? Or perhaps siblings, friends, or even coworkers?
Do any of those individuals rely on you for financial support? Do you have a spouse who relies on your income? Or perhaps minor children who depend on your financial means? More>>
In the face of the dramatic shifts caused by the pandemic, the study reveals that, “for most Americans, a conversation with a financial professional is still central to the life insurance purchase process.” In addition, companies that accelerate their digitally enabled processes (such as e-signatures and video conferencing) are likely to boost customer satisfaction. More>>
First Command’s tenth annual life insurance survey reveals that 86 percent of middle-class military families (commissioned officers and senior NCOs in pay grades E-5 and above with household incomes of at least $50,000) own some form of permanent life coverage. That’s a record high, up from 83 percent last year. And 64 percent of those without permanent life coverage say they are likely to consider buying a policy for themselves or someone in their household. More>>
Thinking of purchasing new life insurance? Before you make a commitment, it’s important to understand how the annual premium for a policy is determined. Playing the biggest role in how much you’ll pay: how old you are. More>>
Are you taking hockey great Wayne Gretzky’s famous advice and ‘going where the market is going?’ See the latest stats about who is buying life insurance today. More>>
Life insurance comes with a number of advantages. One of the biggest draws is being able to financial support your family members after you pass away. Most life insurance policies include a death benefit, which your beneficiaries receive after your death. That money can be used to cover funeral expenses, repay outstanding debts and replace lost income. More>>
New report from Life Happens highlights how the pandemic has prompted a shift in Americans’ financial knowledge and behaviors.
Two-thirds (67%) of Americans say that the pandemic has been a wake-up call for them to reevaluate their finances, according to a new study by Life Happens, a nonprofit dedicated to educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and other related products for sound financial planning. More>>
Clients’ trust in and satisfaction with their financial professional increases when both parties willingly broaden their conversations and engage in a more transparent, holistic approach to financial and future planning, according to a new study from AIG Life & Retirement and the MIT AgeLab. More>>
To purchase a life insurance policy, most people have to undergo extensive medical evaluations and health history checks. It’s a lot less risky for the insurance company to insure a healthy person than a sick one. However, you can get life insurance even with a history of health issues. Some policies, like guaranteed life insurance, cater specifically to individuals who have struggled to get traditional life insurance based on their risk factors. More>>
Covid-19 has hopefully provided you with a new perspective or reinforced what you already know…life happens! It is funny to me how I often hear “it won’t happen to me” or how “impossible” specific outcomes are only to see them happen regularly in our lives. The financial concept of “Family protection” fits perfectly into this box. If someone is married and has children, the family protection conversation is a must. You cannot make someone buy life insurance to protect their family, but I think it is an advisor’s responsibility to have the conversation. Term insurance is inexpensive, and the protection it provides is immense. This month I want to focus on actionable ideas as part of Life Insurance Awareness Month. More>>