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Higher costs for PPACA's bronze plans
Consumers who are looking to score a cheap health plan under PPACA might be in for a rude awakening.
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Overhaul of TDFs in the works
Target-date funds have been a boon to the investment industry, but some big changes could be on the way.
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Fiduciary standard bill passed by House panel
The bill would create obstacles for establishing the uniform fiduciary standard, though enactment is considered unlikely.
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Retirement savings: It’s not about the account balance
Whole life can create a more stable savings plan — and help tear your clients away from the stock ticker.
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Whole life vs. term: There’s a clear winner here
Term bests whole life only when it comes to price.
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Most trust donors retain control of investments
Personal trust assets account for one-quarter of total assets under administration at independent trust companies.
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Higher costs for PPACA's bronze plans
Consumers who are looking to score a cheap health plan under PPACA might be in for a rude awakening.
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Overhaul of TDFs in the works
Target-date funds have been a boon to the investment industry, but some big changes could be on the way.
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Fiduciary standard bill passed by House panel
The bill would create obstacles for establishing the uniform fiduciary standard, though enactment is considered unlikely.
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Most trust donors retain control of investments
Personal trust assets account for one-quarter of total assets under administration at independent trust companies.
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Running out of funds in retirement
Fifty-nine percent of advisors report that they have a “major concern” about their clients outliving their assets.
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IMS: Wiser medication use could cut health costs
A consulting firm says drug-related changes might save $213 billion per year.
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Retirement savings: It’s not about the account balance
Whole life can create a more stable savings plan — and help tear your clients away from the stock ticker.
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Whole life vs. term: There’s a clear winner here
Term bests whole life only when it comes to price.
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The effects of marijuana use on life insurance rates
Each life insurance company has its own guidelines and underwriting rules; therefore the use of marijuana is viewed differently by each.
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Dan Maynard: It's exchange testing time
The eye of the marketplace construction storm is now over the system integrators.
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Are you using SlideShare?
If not, you’re missing an important marketing opportunity.
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An invitation to referrals
Here are five “little things” that will make your dinner seminars a success.
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Disability Insurance Observer: FIO
Maybe the Treasury could speak up for writers of disability and LTCI products.
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Are you a George Costanza annuity salesman?
If you believe it’s the truth, then it’s not a lie. Right?
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LTCI Watch: Canaries
Soylent Green is made out of other post-employment benefits!
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The real market
Women, a niche market? Uh, not exactly ...
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On the Third Hand: Transparency
Firms may get billions for helping customers know what health care costs. Seems scary.
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The new face of retirement
Barbara Walters will retire at 84. That may become the norm.
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Study: Infections make us more vulnerable to depression
Possible remedies include infectious laughter.
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The Affordable Care Act — what businesses need to know
How about the ins and outs of the law for starters?
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Some states will make it easier to get insurance answers
Are conservative states making a stand or just hurting their citizens?
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World economic group calls for global exchange of tax information to fight evasion
Should countries band together to share information to reclaim tax revenue from money shuffled offshore?
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Michael Burgess: I oppose abortion because male fetuses masturbate
Well, that’s probably not the only reason he opposes abortion.
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Choice of health plans to vary sharply from state to state
Insurers don’t have to compete for customers if they don’t want to.
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Special Features
100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas
Whether you want ideas for seminars, referrals, generating leads or just plain old listening to your clients better, we have the sales and marketing tips you need.
2013 Outlook
Over the next 12 months, PPACA provisions will continue to roll out, a new fiduciary standard will be issued and industry tax increases will take effect. What else can producers expect? As we move into a transition year, check out LifeHealthPro's conjectures for the life, annuities, health and disability markets.
The Complete ELNY Saga
For more than two decades, the Executive Life Insurance Company of New York (ELNY) has been bled for billions of dollars while languishing in a state-imposed purgatory. Soon, ELNY will begin denying hundreds of compensatory payments.
Life Insurance A-Z
This alphabetical-themed infographic features easy-to-understand definitions of common (and not-so-common) terms that will help your clients feel more comfortable discussing life insurance protection concepts.
2012 Advisor of the Year
Through a very thorough nomination process followed by a series of interviews and vetting of candidates, we look to find a top producer who serves clients first and foremost, and who is a true cornerstone of a community.
Senior Survey 2011
The Senior Survey gives an uncensored snapshot of the hot topics pushing seniors' buttons. In this special section, find out how seniors build their nest egg, make an estate plan, finance their health care and where they live.
Magazines
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National Underwriter Life & Health
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The 2013 NUL top 100
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Life Insurance Selling
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Game changer: How Cleves Delp is building the agency of the future
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Senior Market Advisor
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