We all know that stats and numbers don’t convince people to buy life insurance. People buy life insurance because they love someone and want to make sure they’d be OK financially if the unexpected were to happen.

Date: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM EST
Presenter: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Administration

During an event last week on Capitol Hill, Prudential released an update on its white paper, “Financial Planning Considerations for Same-Sex Couples After Windsor.”

NARAB legislation was recently passed, and it will mean much-needed reciprocity in producer licensing. For example, it will improve efficiencies for agents and advisors who are licensed in multiple states. The legislation also will benefit consumers by allowing them to maintain their preferred insurance agent or broker should they move to a different state.

On the heels of a successful 2014, Americans are feeling confident about their 2015 financial outlook. According to the latest COUNTRY Financial Security Index survey, 85 percent of Americans say their personal financial situation will be better or remain the same in the year to come, with 38 percent saying it’ll be better. Millennials are the most optimistic--half of them say their finances will improve.

NAIFA is proud to announce next steps in its partnership with the College for Financial Planning to create a new, dynamic and interactive program for the NAIFA's Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF ℠) designation. The new LUTCF ℠ combines dynamic online and classroom learning with field training to equip you with the knowledge and skills to advise on real-life issues of today.

As Americans make their New Year’s resolutions for 2015, once again, the majority are more concerned about their waistlines than their wallets, according to the 6th annual New Year’s Resolution Survey from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.

Single-digit growth in long-term-care insurance sales, along with heightened interest in asset-based products, is forecast for 2015, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.

Every now and then, we come across a phrase or saying that captures our attention. Sometimes, these one-liners are inspirational and can move us in bold ways. On other occasions, they cause us to stop and take the time to thoughtfully reflect upon their message and to see how it can apply to us and what we might do to incorporate it into our personal or professional lives.

Different clients have different needs. It’s a simple truth, and the main reason the advice and services of insurance and financial advisors is so valuable to American families. How many times have you picked up a magazine or newspaper and read a piece by a personal finance personality advising all of his or her readers to avoid permanent life insurance – to buy term and invest the difference?