medical technology

Waiting pays off

By Ryan Parker | February 6, 2013

Just one additional year of work can mean greater annuity payouts.

Towers Watson: Medical Costs Continue to Climb at Double-Digit Rates Worldwide

By Warren S. Hersch | July 2, 2012

The cost of providing employee medical benefits continues to escalate at double-digit levels around the globe, although the increases are stabilizing in some regions, according to a new survey.

Is Infertility Killing Independent Distribution?

By By Maria Ferrante-Schepis (formerly Umbach), M.B.A., CLU | July 1, 2012

The independent distribution channel is barren when it comes to productivity and innovation, leaving the industry ripe for destruction — or creative change.

Is Infertility Killing Independent Distribution?

By Maria Ferrante-Schepis | June 22, 2012

The independent distribution channel is barren when it comes to productivity and innovation, leaving the industry ripe for destruction — or creative change.

Analyst: Obesity, Unit Costs Drive U.S. Health Spending

By Allison Bell | May 3, 2012

Americans are not getting more care than residents of other rich countries are, David Squires says.

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

Woman Convicted in Calif. Millionaire's '94 Murder

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press | January 24, 2012

A Southern California woman was convicted Monday of arranging to have her millionaire boyfriend killed to collect on a $1 million life insurance policy and other cash.

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Riding the Life Extension Wave

By Richard W. Samson | December 19, 2011

Failure to plan Adequately for the long-term care (LTC) needs of our longer-living population is putting more than just the people at risk, who stand to lose trillions. Federal and state governments along with the LTC insurance industry also face multi-trillion dollar losses, and may be flirting with insolvency. And...

Offer Your Business Clients an Ear

By Paul Fox | April 29, 2011

Business owners need our help to ensure their family is protected, their livelihood is sustained and their business has the right successor in place well in advance of retirement.