http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress LIFE SETTLEMENTS: NEW OPTIONS...NEW BENEFITS Wed, 07 May 2008 19:33:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A 75 year old male with a $200,000 term policy past its conversion period came to Settlement Benefits Association for a Life Settlement appraisal.  The client's premiums were going to triple in three years and he needed to sell the policy. Settlement Benefits was able to shop the entire institutional marketplace ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/life-settlement-case-summary-2.htm "I have met some really unprofessional people on the broker side, and you are not one of them my friend.  You are one of the best." Mike, account manager for a licensed provider http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/praise-from-a-life-settlement-provider.htm They have an interesting article over on the National Underwriter web site about life insurance and the role the secondary market is playing in today's financial environment: http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/cms/nulh/Weekly%20Issues/issues/2008/15/Focus/L15sherman?origin=Life%20Settlements http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/why-life-insurance-works-in-a-turbulent-market.htm A 65 year old male in relatively good health presented a combined $1.3M in total insurance through his Certified Financial Planner.  The coverage was no longer needed since his wife had recently passed away.  The insured, who was also the policy owner, wanted a way to fund his grandchildren's college fund ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/life-settlement-case-summary.htm "You guys are the true settlement gurus." http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/praise-from-a-marketing-ga-in-weston-fl.htm This client had several term policies with a combined death benefit of $900,000.  Premiums were 2.5% to maturity and he needed a better product to suit his estate.  He accepted an offer of $219,000 and used the money to purchase a long term care plan. http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/case-summary-on-an-79-year-old-male.htm Over the past few years, the Life Settlement industry has grown and matured tremendously.  By some estimates, over $12 billion of life insurance was transacted during 2007.  This growth has generated many positive changes in the industry, including increased legislation, the utilization of technology and the development of best practices.  ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/5-insider-tips-to-obtain-the-best-life-settlement-offers.htm "I believe that you have been persistent enough to stay in touch, and send me information in the mail and things like that to keep me informed...that goes a long way." -Lloyd Lake Forest, Illinois http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/testimonial-from-a-financial-professional-in-illinois.htm James, a trustee on a case we recently completed in NY, had these kind words to say to our managing partner upon receiving his settlement check: "In closing, I wanted to thank you very much for all your help along the way.  You've been a real gentleman, and certainly very efficient.  ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/testimonial-from-a-trustee-in-ny.htm SBA was given an opportunity to work with a 61 year old client who had significant health issues.  His policy was in jeopardy of lapsing and his financial planner determined that his life policy was no longer needed.  After an initial offer of $18,000, were able to secure bids from three separate licensed providers, ... http://www.settlementbenefits.com/wordpress/case-summary-on-a-61-year-old-male.htm