If we’ve ever been fortunate enough to enjoy a conversation, hopefully, I’ve learned something special about you, and you probably know I love classic cars! Life is just more fun when there’s an interesting car needing to be driven somewhere. Take for example the 1958 Chevy Corvette C1. Just because I don’t fit in it...
Category: Insurance Company Issues/Perspectives
COVID and Other Factors Influencing the Life Insurance Industry
How has COVID-19 affected the insurance industry in any way? It’s a common question that a lot of folks might ask. After all, the pandemic has turned the way we look at public health on its head. Here are Frank’s thoughts on the issue: Not as Great as You Would Expect While COVID-19 has made...
Life and Disability Insurance Policies are Assigned a Rating Class
Did you know that if a policy is issued at a preferred rating and your health deteriorates the company is not going to increase the cost? However, if the policy was issued at a higher rating, underwriting guidelines have evolved. Some medical conditions are now viewed more favorably than before. Reconsideration to a more favorable...
What is an Independent Life Insurance Policy Review and How Does it Work?
I was recently a webinar guest of attorney Dennis Sandoval of Sandoval Legacy Group. Early into the program, he asked this question about a policy review. Here, in a 90 second clip, is the answer so anyone who wants to can be confident about their life insurance plan. Held to a Higher Standard Here at...
Why Fixing Existing Life Insurance Policies May Be More Important Than Buying New Ones
As National Life Insurance Awareness Month comes to an end, we’ve seen an upsurge of articles relating to what life insurance is, why you should have it, and what type of policy is best. One common theme, however, is that all this content is centered around the acquisition of a new policy. Now, getting a...
Employer Life Insurance Plans May Not Be Enough
Most jobs these days include life insurance as a benefit for employees. It’s a valuable benefit while employed there, but how well does it protect the employee’s family? Too often, not well enough. Here’s why: Problem First of all, it was never intended (and normally isn’t) a complete solution. One or two years salary for...
Three Times A Life Settlement Makes Sense
The reason to consider a Life Settlement of an existing life insurance policy is to be sure you don’t leave any money on the table. Many clients don’t realize they might be sitting on an asset that can be turned into cash – the sale of an unaffordable or unneeded life insurance policy. (We have...