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Life

Problems with IFRS

How accounting standards affect insurers

By Melissa Shin |July 23, 2012

2 min read

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Estate Planning

Pay for the funeral, in advance

When completing insurance applications for clients, it’s often necessary to address touchy subjects—sometimes hitting on potentially embarrassing issues such as clients’ spending habits, their medical histories and even the quality of their marriages. But it’s a process that’s critical if we are to help people effectively plan for their financial futures.

By Bruce Cumming |May 21, 2012

6 min read

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Life

Stick to the law when it comes to insurance

In matters of life, death and life insurance, you don't bend the rules.

By David Wm. Brown |April 20, 2012

3 min read

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Life

How to explain insurance rate increases

Since the last quarter of 2010, most insurers have increased their prices; with some hinting at a third round of rate hikes. And the product itself may actually be heading for extinction, since some providers are removing their permanent products and focusing on adjustable insurance rates or term insurance.

By David Wm. Brown |March 1, 2012

2 min read