The insurance department in Missouri has just developed a new program that will assist beneficiaries in being able to track down any life insurance policy that is held by the deceased person. The insurance department has said that it isn’t at all uncommon for people to know that a family member has life insurance coverage, but not actually know which insurer sold the policy. Using this new program in Missouri, people who are searching for a life insurance policy for a dead relative will be able to give the information…
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Insurers remind consumers of Life Insurance Awareness Month in September
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, and insurers such as Northwestern Mutual, which has been named the Fortune magazine “World’s Most Admired” life insurance company for 2011, is witnessing a growth in the interest consumers have for their long term protection, as the insurer reminds people across the United States about the importance of life insurance to planning financial security. According to the vice president of life products at Northwestern Mutual, Dave Simbro, “Life Insurance Awareness Month is a great reminder for everyone to consider their life insurance needs”. He…
Read MoreMake sure to check settlement options on life insurance plan
If you live in the state of Texas you may want to review your life insurance policy and read all the terms associated with it. According to a recent survey conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) several life insurance companies place beneficiary payments into a Retained Asset Account (RAA) instead of directly paying the beneficiary. In a survey of 160 life insurance companies the TDI found that around 71 of the companies offered RAA’s and over half of them use the accounts as the default policy settlement option.…
Read MoreShopping for life insurance on the Internet
In days past, life insurance agents would come to your door. Today, the agents are trying to reach people through the Internet. The benefit of purchasing online is that you can compare insurance companies and their rates, view features and plans that are offered. Many online insurance companies will even connect you with a licensed insurance agent so you can make sure you get the coverage you need for yourself or your family. Gary Lardy, CEO of IntelliQuoute feels that by insurance websites providing access to tools at all hours…
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