http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress LIFE SETTLEMENTS: NEW OPTIONS...NEW BENEFITS Wed, 13 May 2009 12:26:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This client needed to continue his life insurance coverage.  His existing term policy contained conversion privileges.  Instead of letting his existing term policy lapse, we were able to generate a life settlement offer.  The proceeds from this transaction were used to fund a new term life policy with premiums slightly ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/upgraded-replacement-case-example.htm A life insurance agent recently conducted a yearly review of his client's life insurance policy.  Noting that the policy was soon to run out of conversion privilege, he decided to explore options on this policy.  After realizing the estate had shrunk and the need for insurance was less than previously ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/sale-of-a-term-life-insurance-policy.htm "One simple change.  Noam Weiss’ advice to turn to my lapsing clients and offer a Life Settlement has changed the way my customers perceive me.  These clients, who in the past were disappointed that something I sold them no longer worked for them, now see how I am helping reconfigure ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/gratitude-for-life-settlements-as-a-financial-planning-option.htm Recently, the son of an 88 year old male approached Settlement Benefits Association to request an appraisal on his father's life insurance policy.  The son could no longer afford to pay both the premiums on the policy and the nursing home expenses the father required.  Although the $205,000 policy is ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/life-settlement-funds-nursing-home-expense.htm "Thank you for the call today.  I really believe in this market and the benefits that it can bring to my book of business.  I’ll be sending you that first case next week.” -Paul V., CLU http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/an-immediate-reaction-to-life-settlements.htm This client's estate planning attorney contacted Settlement Benefits Association to conduct a Life Settlement appraisal.  They had a combined offer from another broker of $900,000 for the client's two $5,000,000 policies.  After extensive negotiations with various licensed providers, SBA was able to get the client $1,010,000.  By being thorough, SBA ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/sba-surpasses.htm "Settlement Benefits has been a resource for me for over a year.  Your willingness to help me explain the process to my clients, and understand the compliance issues myself, have helped us reap the benefits of this new transaction.” Joni R., Trust Advisor in Manhattan http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/life-settlement-appreciation.htm "Settlement Benefits presented the amazing opportunities life settlements provide for Philanthropic minded individuals, their advisors and the charities.  Their presentation was clear and easy to understand, we are expecting big things in the very near future." Daniel Staffenberg, Chief Development Officer, Tampa Jewish Federation http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/another-comment-from-a-pleased-agent.htm "I respect your integrity immensely, and wish all of my associates made their standards so transparent and credible.” -Brenda J., Attorney in Chicago http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/appreciation-of-our-integrity.htm "Your web site made me shine today, and I just wanted to write you a quick thank you for that.  During a consultation, my client asked me about a Life Settlement, and having only briefly talked about it with you last month, I wasn’t sure how to get started.  After ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/getting-started-with-life-settlements.htm