Category: Inside The Industry
What you need to know about the life insurance marketplace and products. My humble commentary on political, legal, and economic trends that affect the industry.
I am an independent life insurance broker who owns his own business. Like many of my peers, I was once a captive agent with an insurance company. When I left to form my own brokerage, I had to build my…
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I just found out that I don’t even qualify for insurance due to my fatty liver, which may be alcohol related. So what can I do? I can’t get rid of a fatty liver, even if it’s because of my…
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In a prior post, some issues related to procuring life insurance by people with a history of prostate cancer were discussed. Eligibility for coverage was looked at from both a medical, and also a lifestyle point of view. Specific focus…
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Celebrities often receive criticism for their fantastic lifestyles and enormous egos. However, one plus side of celebrity status is that they can draw attention to issues and problems facing the rest of society. Here is an example: In 1991, basketball superstar…
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In case you missed them, here are some ads that are being used to promote Obamacare in Colorado. (1) “Let’s get physical. OMG, he’s hot! Let’s hope he’s as easy to get as this birth control. My health insurance covers…
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It is time to address the possibility of a government takeover of the life insurance industry. Our country is observing Veterans Day next week. This occasion is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of being an American, and to…
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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™, Michelle Ash has a must-read article about financial issues after divorce in womensdivorce.com. Here’s an overview: The divorce is finally over, the decisions have been made, and now life proceeds anew for the client. But it’s…
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