In 2013, we published our first historical whole life dividend analysis. We were the first website to go beyond just a basic table of dividend data because we knew the typical table wasn't enough to make any meaningful observation about dividend data. This year, we are updating the analysis process to introduce more advanced and precise reporting on the data, as well as some predictive methods to provide more meaningful observations about upcoming dividend announcements. The 2020 Whole Life Dividend Analysis Methodology We continue to take publicly reported whole life dividend interest rate data and put it through an array of computations to make actionable statements about the activity at...
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New plan option offers higher upfront cash values that can be used as collateral for other opportunities, while allowing clients to benefit from the life insurance TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - BMO Insurance has expanded its Whole Life Insurance portfolio with the launch of a new plan option, the Wealth Accelerator. The new plan option addresses the needs of clients who want more liquidity in the early years after purchasing an insurance policy and is an alternative to the Estate Protector option, which focuses on superior long-term death benefit and cash values. Clients can choose either option when applying for a BMO Insurance Whole Life policy. "Since the initial launch of BMO...
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Form 6-K China Life Insurance Co Ltd Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16] Form 6-K Commission File Number 001-31914 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 China Life Insurance Company Limited (Translation of registrant’s name into English) (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the...
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China Life Insurance: Announcement - Unusual Price Movement of A Shares of the Company Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. CHINA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) UNUSUAL PRICE MOVEMENT OF A SHARES OF THE COMPANY The increase of the closing prices of A shares of...
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It’s a conversation no one wants to have, but for many it’s necessary. “You don’t know what’s going to happen if one of us is left alone,” said Amy Paoletti of Williamsville. Getting life insurance in a COVID-19 world has Paoletti and her husband looking at their options. “You see so many people of all ages dying and no one has anything covered because it just happened,” she said. Paoletti says with owning her own business, Amy’s Fine Jewelry in Williamsville and her husband working in healthcare, they’re both in contact with many people daily. They’re looking at their life insurance options in case something were to happen to either. “They look at your age, your...
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Whole life insurance has several benefits. There is a guaranteed savings account (also known as cash value). Whole life also provides long-term death benefit protection. While there are many reasons to purchase a whole life policy, currently low interest rates are making it challenging for existing whole life policyowners. If you have a whole life policy, is it still serving you well? Could you be facing additional premium payments going forward? Now may be a good time to re-evaluate your whole life policy for three reasons. Reason #1: Lower interest rates are not good for policy dividends Lower interest rates may be good for some companies, but generally speaking they are not good for...
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Do you have credit life insurance on your loan? Is it a good idea to claim from your credit life insurance as an alternative to the various debt-relief options currently being offered by the different banks as a result of the lockdown? What are the implications of the debt-relief options or payment holidays? Several banks have announced that they are prepared to grant their clients debt relief during the national lockdown instituted as a result of Covid-19. This could include the lowering of your monthly instalments or that you take a full payment holiday for a specific period. If you are considering this option, it is important to make sure that you thoroughly check the terms and...
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New York Life to acquire Cigna's group life and disability insurance business NEW YORK and BLOOMFIELD, Conn., December 18, 2019 - New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer, and Cigna, a leading global health service company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby New York Life will acquire Cigna's group life and disability insurance business for $6.3 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020, subject to applicable regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. "This transaction increases the value we can deliver to our policy owners, strengthens our well-defined business model, and adds millions...
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Most Canadians understand how term life insurance protects their families. However, financial advisors can find themselves with much explaining to do around using permanent life insurance as a financial and estate planning tool. “In our practice, this discussion comes up all the time,” says Elizabeth Harding, director, wealth management, and investment advisor with the Orlic Harding Cooke Wealth Management team Richardson GMP Ltd. in Burlington, Ont. “I like to talk about the difference between the two as ‘if I die insurance’ versus ‘when we die insurance.’” Both have a place, with their tax-free death benefits. Term life insurance covers the “if I die” scenario. Ms. Harding says it’s...
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If you have been looking for extra cash, then you may be thinking about how you can do it. One way that is becoming incredibly popular is by selling your life insurance policy. Did you even know that you could do this? And who can actually take the time to sell their life insurance policy to those who may be looking to take care of it? That's what we're going to look at in this article. Why Sell Your Policy? There are a huge number of reasons that you may want to think about selling your life insurance policy, but the most common one is because the policy that you have is not going to be cost effective. If you are not in need of a policy, and it's actually costing you more to keep it than...
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