All Life Content http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/p/pweb/rssSubscribe.php Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:02:04 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/images/t/bsMagTheme/bs-logo-rss.gif http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/main Benefits Selling RSS Feed http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=2bdd1d2377e6c0469a1ed058ba059917 Some theorize that the industry is entering a life insurance renaissance and while this may be hyperbole, there is little doubt that brokers and their clients should benefit as the new mortality and morbidity table policies hit the market. Benefits Selling staff Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=90cabde855a10cb71b4adc89fdc798d4 Despite greater concern for their families futures, women are less likely than men to be prepared for a premature death. Danielle Andrus Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=5a48ebc523ad433033e84e0d05b7119f DURING the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' winter meeting, the group adopted the annuity nonforfeiture model regulation, a resolution on limited line term life insurance, and the extension of the sunset provision of Actuarial Guideline 39, which establishes reserves for variable annuities with guaranteed living benefits. Amanda Buchanan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=eea817ba87b402adb07464eafbe3326e LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE CO., an Allstate subsidiary, introduced Legacy Secure Survivorship Life, which insures two people and may help beneficiaries cover potential estate taxes and estate settlement costs. Amanda Buchanan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=87199923884342ddd2400e1037b73f95 ACCORDING TO A STUDY by PsyMax Solutions, a Cleveland-based human capital assessment firm, in no other industry are social skills more critical for success than insurance. Amanda Buchanan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=9eb222a590ba3974a9668b51f8057852 ILLINOIS MUTUAL announced the launch of a new Web site, www.LIAwareness.com. Amanda Buchanan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=fd41e04fc622908ce46057a4fb5df735 NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. introduced a next generation whole life insurance product called NL LifeBuilder. Amanda Buchanan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=d98535c40c488e9451cd51aaefdbfb51 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE and Financial Advisors responded to Congressional action taken to protect the U.S. military servicemen and women during the life insurance sales process. Amanda Buchanan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=d53231e1c12f8925679e43cabfb455ce DATA COMPILED by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners show some good news and some room for improvement. Mike Werling Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=655ba00264908714b264a776a4c847db EDITOR'S NOTE: As the benefits market shifts more and more away from group coverage toward voluntary, permanent life insurance offerings have begun siding that way, as well. Benefits Selling staff Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=7a7cc2f8f7a2cc16721ae2a570aebf4f AMERICANS ARE LESS APT to act on what they think than you may think, at least when it comes to insurance coverage, according to a survey from AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. Mike Werling Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=939e795aa92f2d4f5e596b09c833aa6b APPLICATIONS for individually underwritten life insurance were down by 3.7 percent in North America for the month of August, according to the MIB Life Index, a monthly measure of such activity. Mike Werling Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4c3dfe362d7ad4ad2a567b8dd7b256dd Even though Americans are thinking about life risks more than people in other countries, few of them are doing anything about it. Danielle Andrus Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=dc129fe1856d2b09d70c50e521d91ddd The facts are clear: identity theft is one of the fastest rising crimes in America, affecting 10 million people each year. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e5a6ac9460e49e6ecb6cdf0cd467431a This article describes the way baby boomers view benefits, and how they would like to see benefits change as the next few years emerge. Marty Traynor Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=fdd70206a7fba445f2a8a79b75328c9a Read this article to learn how to keep consumers focused on life and disability benefits. Carroll W. Fadal Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=99c424a38ccf08542bd0e9bb82a15309 Group term life insurance is an industry staple and whether it offers one, two or three times the employee's salary, it remains an affordable, accessible and fundamental component of a complete benefits package. Read this article for the 2007 Benefits Selling group term life insurance source list. Charlene Harris Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=acfe603e13a10388d29b8b141fc1db1e This article explains why understanding the newer benefits of universal life plans teamed with the knowledge of life's No. 1 employee standing may give employers a new perspective on life insurance. Marty Traynor Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=3e42d762cd9d9c30c48fdcf3c405ecb0 Can voluntary life insurance meet a lifecycle of needs? Marty Traynor Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4b88afd9368439c2ced862481231b6e4 Using life insurance riders to tailor benefits amid demographic shifts. Craig Guiffre Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=7e37c925971a94e2ae2064e28eb37324 Company listings for whole life. Charlene Harris Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:30:00 +0100