Insurance

Future bleak for guaranteed income products

As insurance companies withdraw guaranteed income products, now may be the time for those nearing retirement to buy them while they are still around.

By Vikram Barhat |April 11, 2012

3 min read

Standard Life to suspend GLWB sales

Standard Life has announced it is temporarily suspending new sales of its Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit product, effective April 16, 2012.

By Staff |April 11, 2012

2 min read

Living dangerously? Then insure

A sudden or premature death can have a significant financial impact, not only on the person’s family, but also on the business. The purchase of business-funded life insurance can help manage the risk of financial loss to the business in the event of an owner-manager or key executive’s death.

By Maureen Glenn |April 1, 2012

7 min read

Software saves time, client’s premiums

Most advisors tend to focus on the part of the book that generates the most revenue. In doing so, they often fail to take advantage of opportunities elsewhere.

By Vikram Barhat |March 29, 2012

2 min read