Most financial professionals pride themselves on knowing the full scope of what’s available to their clients. But for too many, life settlements remain a blind spot: misunderstood, mischaracterized, ...

At this time of the year, seniors, life insurance agents, financial advisors and accounting professionals find themselves immersed in the intricacies of tax preparation. Amid this financial journey, ...

Most people purchase a life insurance policy so their loved ones are taken care of when they die. But what if you wanted to cash in on that policy while you’re still alive, to pay for necessities now?

A life settlement can feel like a hidden financial option that many Californians don’t realize they have. If you’re holding a ...

You can maximize a life insurance policy and reap its benefits while you're alive by taking advantage of features like loans, withdrawals, and riders. You can also "sell" it and receive your life ...

At the end of October, former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued Coventry First, one of the largest life-settlement firms in the U.S., for alleged bid-rigging and other types of fraud. Not ...

Discover how the European Life Settlement Association (ELSA) has advanced fair standards and transparency in the European life settlement industry since 2009.

For families grieving the loss of a loved one, a life insurance denial is a devastating secondary blow. Insurance companies deny claims for a variety of reasons, citing policy lapses, alleged ...

Stranger-owned life insurance involves buying a policy on someone you don't know and is generally illegal. Learn why this unethical practice is prohibited and its implications.

Securitization of life insurance could create a market for shady brokers. Oct. 5, 2009— -- After Dr. Eddie Powell lost both his legs to a hospital infection, he desperately needed financial help ...

Following a recent report that highlights how younger generations want something different from life insurance than has generally been the norm, how can advisors adapt their approach to help these ...