Businesses and individuals involved in providing life insurance services is a huge industry, and it is a legal requirement to have professional indemnity insurance if you work in this area. Along with life insurance policies, life insurance companies also tend to sell other products such as life assurance, critical illness, private medical insurance, mortgage protection, whole of life cover, and income protection. The Right Choice of Policy Professional indemnity insurance covering life insurance brokers is a complex area so making the right choices is essential if you want to secure the best premium and more importantly, the correct policy for your type of business. Just because a smart-...
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The insurance sector is one of the most lucrative industries that one may invest or get interested in working in. It involves a variety of professionals such as insurers, agents, and brokers, all of who earn money by selling insurance policies to customers. Insurance brokers are intermediaries between clients and insurance companies, who represent the customers before the companies. They make money by fees from insurance companies after the successful placement of a policy. One of the most successful life insurance broker in the world is R.E. Lee International, ran by Calvin Lo. The company specializes in estate planning and wealth management for ultra higher net worth individuals and...
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Disability Disability and Impairment, is when you are unable to generate an income, due to physical illness. You could have been involved in a car accident, and have lost a limb, or you could suffer from major head trauma. Your disability could be temporary or permanent. This would be determined by medical examinations. The conditions covered are endless, depending on which option you take. You can't be without disability or impairment cover. To use a good argument, you are involved in an armed robbery and are shot in the back. You could be faced with months of being in hospital undergoing treatment and the possibility of being without an income, especially if you earn commission or are a...
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The present and future of insurance brokerage It only makes sense that as an economy grows, the need for insurance also increases. For instance, consider non-life insurance. As the average household income grows, the more high-value possessions they will own. The more they have to protect, the more likely people will turn to insurance brokers to try to protect them. The same thing can be seen in the Philippines. In terms of growth, the insurance brokerage in the country is showing remarkable growth. According to the Insurance Commission, for 2017, premium income generated by brokerage activities rose on the back of mediated profit in the non-life segment. From P52.07 billion in 2016, the...
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The obligations of an insurance broker to his client and to a third party were the subject of a recent unanimous ruling of the Quebec Court of Appeal. On a more general note, the Court also confirmed when prescription (the limitation period) in a third party claim starts to run. The original transaction The facts of the case are quite complicated. André Lefebvre purchased a property from Douglas Robinson in 1992. In partial payment of the property, Lefebvre proposed to purchase an insurance policy on Robinson’s life, with the proceeds being payable to Robinson’s estate. The life insurance proceeds were to rise over time to a total of $1,200,010 in 2010. In order to set up the policy and the...
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INSURANCE BROKER REQUIRED: Johannesburg - REF: JHB-001/05/20-Broker-1 Eastern Cape - REF: EC-001/05/20-Broker-1 Durban - DN-001/05/20-Broker-1 ABATHANDWA Life, is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients and intermediaries. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life's financial questions. Ultimately we grow and protect wealth This role will report to the...
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Brokering insurance is one of the more important roles in insurance companies. Because of this, anyone thinking of applying for this job should have particular skills and qualities in order to properly fit into the role. These skills and qualities will help you to effectively and efficiently carry out certain tasks and activities unique to insurance. If you possess these skills, then you should think about applying for a job in insurance. What is an Insurance Broker? An insurance broker is a person who sells, solicits or negotiates compensation for insurance. This person plays a key role in insurance companies. Here are seven of the most sought-after skills for insurance brokers. 1. Problem...
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An insurance producer sells insurance products to clients on behalf of an insurance company. It is a rewarding career with amazing growth potential. Becoming an insurance producer is also a great way to get started in finance or to make a much-needed career change. This article explains what an insurance producer does, shows you the differences between an insurance producer, agent, and broker, and describes how you can become a producer. What an Insurance Producer Does Insurance producers are licensed to sell and negotiate life, health, property, or other types of insurance offered by an insurance company. As an insurance producer, you may work for one insurance company only or represent...
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An insurance broker is a professional who offers, negotiates, and sells policies. He acts as intermediary between insurers and customers and receives compensation. An important role of brokers is to help insurers to assess the types of risks they face. Risks include natural hazards such as bad weather, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and floods. At the same time, brokers act on behalf of and in the interest of customers. They do comparison shopping to find the best deals and offer policies from more than one insurance company. Brokers also help their clients to outline risk management strategies, which are suitable for their profile. There are different types of risk to look into, including...
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BARDO Insurance provides life and health insurance options to all age groups, with our primary focus in the Medicare field. We strive to educate individuals on their life and health insurance options, so that the individual feels comfortable and confident enough to choose the product and plan best suited to meet their needs and situation. No aggressive sales tactics, no harassment, no pushy behavior. Just conversations with individuals in the setting of their choosing. In the event BARDO can’t meet your needs or we are not the best fit for you, we will tell you up front and attempt to refer you to a qualified professional who may be better suited to address your life and health insurance...
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