By Mitchell Garnett, Director of Operations, and Life Insurance Producer There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to life insurance. Many don’t understand just how valuable it can be when it comes to their family’s future. Others have the wrong idea about the costs associated with life insurance…to tell you the truth, it probably doesn’t cost as much as you would think. The bottom line is: the purpose of life insurance is very simple – it’s to make sure your loved ones – your spouse, your kids, etc. – or other people that depend on you for financial support, will be okay if you die prematurely. I’m going to give you some buyer’s tips that are some common questions that I...
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Always remember that venturing into the life insurance can be a difficult option for you, but if you have the relevant resources and strong will power to establish your business in the specific domain; you can definitely enjoy the income level that is far above the national level. The advantage of the particular domain is that it always provides you with a combination of flexibility and freedom, which 80% of the population fails to accomplish in the professional life. How to Start a Life Insurance Business Before you start up your venture, keep in mind that an entrepreneur always needs to establish a formal and organized business plan with a distinctive internal layout. Try to understand...
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A top annuity designer says annuities have to change along with the times. Don Dady, co-founder of Annexus, said, in a recent interview, that interest rates are much lower than they used to be, and that the gap between what insurers pay holders of fixed annuities and what insurers earn on their own investments has narrowed. Because investment spreads have narrowed, “no one can afford to offer the types of products we sold 10 years ago,” Dady said. But Dady said there are still ways to create useful new products. “It’s been a really interesting age in product innovation,” Dady said. Dady got his start as an executive at Legacy Financial Group. He then helped Ron Shurts start Annexus, a...
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My Retirement AS I PLAN MY retirement, I have the advantage of a strong background in finance. I worked for 35 years in the investment field, primarily managing mutual funds. Early on, I obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, which helped immensely. Six years ago, when I was age 55, I embarked on a journey to comprehend the myriad rules and strategies surrounding retirement. I studied to become an RICP—a Retirement Income Certified Professional. While the CFA was useful for investment management, the RICP helped me understand how investments fit with insurance products. From the RICP program, I learned about the 4% rule and planning for a 30-year retirement. But the 4% rule...
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How to Create Your Own Whole Life Insurance Policy You probably need life insurance if you: Are the primary breadwinner and need protection for your family against the loss of your income Have family members who would be responsible for your debts Have expenses that you need or would like for your estate to cover (examples: estate taxes, funeral costs, unique costs like children’s or grandchildren’s schooling, etc…) Have debts that would eat up assets you would like to pass on to family or loved ones The type of life insurance you buy is contingent on your particular circumstances and needs. That being said, most people only need a term life insurance policy to cover the loss of their...
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A push to sell insurance products through digital channels and an uptick in demand post-pandemic will lead to Asia accounting for 25% of Sun Life’s income in the coming five to six years, according to a Reuters report. It’s not a high jump for the region to make, considering it currently contributes 18% to the life insurer’s income. However, it will soon become an even bigger presence in the Sun Life portfolio considering the company has now ramped up its digital capabilities across Asian markets, which will help to combat the slowdown in physical sales via agents during coronavirus lockdowns. Sun Life also plans to bolster its digital capabilities in the region by taking...
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It is only after the form is submitted does the insurer take the underwriting decision The proposal form is just one starting point of your journey to protect yourself with insurance. There are many measures built into the legal and regulatory systems for insurance which, if followed diligently, will be the insurance for your insurance policy to work optimally. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Protection of Policyholders’ Interest) Regulations, 2002 lays down the framework in this regard. Complementing and supplementing these are many other regulations that touch upon more specialised areas in detail. For example, there are regulations about certain covers such as...
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What New Parents Need to Know About Life Insurance Providing for your child isn’t just about taking care of their current needs; it’s about preparing for their future needs too. Becoming a parent is an exciting, often scary adventure. Long before that happy day, when you get to hold your newborn (and then swiftly hand them over to the nearest grandmother), there’s a lot you need to think about and organise. It’s easy to get caught up—in creating the ultimate, Instagrammable nursery, or squabbling over a name that won’t cause your child a lifetime of teasing—and lose track of your primary role as a parent: to simply provide for your child; both now and in the future. You may have already...
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Men are more likely to consider life insurance because of the pandemic, according to a new survey from by LendingTree. NEW YORK, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact everything from the economy to daily life, worries over personal safety have driven 83 million Americans to consider buying life insurance or increasing their life insurance coverage, according to a new survey from by LendingTree. 1 in 4 Americans say COVID-19 has increased their interest in life insurance, with men more likely to agree than women. 38% of men said they want to buy life insurance or increase their life insurance coverage, compared to just 14% of women. Most people already...
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Most people have some form of life insurance. If you are considering creating or updating your estate plan, you should also consider purchasing or perhaps changing your life insurance policy as well, especially if your financial situation has changed in recent months or years. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Pennsylvania estate planning attorneys to learn more about life insurance and how it can be utilized as an integral part of your comprehensive estate plan. Here are some of the questions you may have: What is the purpose of life insurance? When you purchase a life insurance policy, you are essentially establishing a contract between you and the insurance company...
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