AALU

Think Pink: Sales psychology lessons for the life industry

By Brian Anderson | May 3, 2013

AALU speaker Daniel Pink offered sales insights that could help the life insurance business.

AALU to Congress: Life insurance is not a tax expenditure

By Warren S. Hersch | April 30, 2013

In preparation for the debate on tax reform, the industry is now marshaling arguments to defend the tax-favored treatment of its products.

Life insurers launch "fly-in" to prevent fade out

By Liz Festa | March 1, 2013

The frontline of the industry descended upon Capitol Hill to make sure they are seen as essential.

Tax advantages of life insurance at risk again in 2013?

By Brian Anderson | October 1, 2012

Think what’s going on in the middle market is of little concern to you? You may be doing so at your own eventual peril.

Key AALU Committee Chair Warns of Threats to Life Industry Before MDRT Meeting

By Warren S. Hersch | June 8, 2012

Before the Million Dollar Round Table's annual meeting kicked off this week, ValMark Securities President and CEO Lawrence J. Rybka spoke exclusively with National Underwriter.

AALU: They’ve Got Your Back. Do You Have Theirs?

By Brian Anderson | May 7, 2012

One of the more significant developments at last week’s Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., was the release of the association’s next strategic plan.

AALU: Michio Kaku, PhD, provides glimpse into future

By Brian Anderson | May 2, 2012

Famed Futurist and “Populizer of Science” opens conference attendees’ eyes to extremely advanced technology on the horizon

Political Commentators Predict Tight Race for President at AALU Meeting

By Warren S. Hersch | May 2, 2012

The state of the economy and the unemployment rate, the rising cost of healthcare and gasoline prices will likely prove decisive issues when a narrowly divided American electorate goes to the polls in November to choose a candidate for president.

AALU: Will Obama Win in November?

By Bill Coffin | May 1, 2012

The upcoming elections in November are not just an important, standalone political contest; they are the fulcrum on which our entire country will fundamentally shift. The big uncertainty is whether Obama and the Democrats are poised to be the big victors.

Double Standard

By Bill Coffin, Bill Coffin | September 16, 2011

One of the most interesting stories this week came from Washington, where, during the NAIFA annual meeting, when representatives from NAIFA and the AALU squared ...