Long term care (LTC) or chronic illness (CI) riders on a life insurance policy can create great value for a client with multiple financial planning needs. These living benefits can supplement the primary death benefit protection of life insurance by extending optional coverage to the...
“100% customer satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!” While life insurance is certainly different than these familiar ads, one of the major trends in guaranteed universal life (GUL) a few years back was a concept that ran along similar tracks known as Guaranteed Refund Options...
Sometimes, one of the most cathartic things anyone can do is pause and reflect. In those moments when I actually take the time to slow the frenetic activity in daily life, setting my mind to consider where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m...
In the land of Indexed Universal Life (IUL), the selected illustrated rate (IR) is one of the most debated factors considered when comparing product performance. Comparing products at their regulatory maximum IR can be overly optimistic, while a lower fixed return rate (such as 5%...
This tale begins with two opposite producers, Trusting Ted and Skeptical Steve – our somewhat unlikely heroes. Trusting Ted is very confident in carrier product design, selling policies through a rose-colored lens and always at the maximum illustrated rate based on his confidence in strong...