by Ed Hinerman | Jul 2, 2007 | basal cell carcinoma, cancer, insurance, life insurance, private pilots, squamous cell carcinoma
Life insurance giant AIG, American General led the way for years in offering the best deals for private pilots looking for life insurance. They took over the market and dominated for several years……and then they bailed. From my perspective it looked like...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 27, 2007 | diabetes, high blood pressure, Independent agent, insurance, life insurance, private pilots, Sleep apnea
Most sleep apnea is diagnosed first by the person sleeping next to the apneatic. While on a trip to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina I got to experience firsthand the room shaking impact of sleep apnea. Having some knowledge of the problem and knowing that I could...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 7, 2007 | Alcohol Treatment Life Insurance, cancer, Depression, Drug Treatment Life Insurance, estate taxes, heart disease, insurance, life insurance, private pilots
A Simon and Garfunkel song with the line, “my lack of education hasn’t hurt me none”. Well that may be just fine for most life insurance agents, but the fact that it hasn’t “hurt them none” isn’t really the point. How many...
by Ed Hinerman | May 24, 2007 | Independent agent, insurance, life insurance, private pilots
Private pilots are often caught in a dilemma when buying life insurance, a dilemma that can be overcome if you use an independent agent with experience in working with pilots. The dilemma is that most companies want you to fly the number of hours they feel it takes to...
by Ed Hinerman | Apr 11, 2007 | Addiction Treatment life insurance, Drug Treatment Life Insurance, DUI, Independent agent, insurance, life insurance, liver functions, private pilots
No there’s a couple of items there that are taken very seriously by life insurance underwriters. During an initial interview with a good independent agent they are going to ask about any history of alcohol abuse, treatment for alcohol or drug abuse and any...
by Ed Hinerman | Apr 7, 2007 | coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, Independent agent, insurance, insurance quotes, life insurance, private pilots, Sleep apnea, Type 2 diabetes
Most sleep apnea is diagnosed first by the spouse of the person who has it. Usually they would consider themselves to be the one that suffers from because one of the possible signs of sleep apnea is extraordinarily loud snoring. Actually sleep apnea, left untreated,...
by Ed Hinerman | Mar 28, 2007 | children's life insurance, guaranteed issue life insurance, Independent agent, insurance, insurance quotes, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance, universal life, whole life
Advocacy is defined in the dictionary as co-supporting or promoting the interests of another. There are several advocacy groups that promote life insurance to their members or to the group of people that they would suggest they are advocates on behalf of. I have a...
by Ed Hinerman | Mar 18, 2007 | Independent agent, insurance, insurance quotes, life insurance, private pilots, skydiving, term insurance
On the way up this weekend I got the chance to talk to two pilots and three professional skydivers. One of them asked me what I do and when I mentioned that I am a life insurance agent, the questions started flying. Can I get it even though I skydive? Why do pilots...
by Ed Hinerman | Mar 15, 2007 | Independent agent, insurance, insurance quotes, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance, universal life, whole life
A large percentage of life insurance customers know very little about the products they are inquiring about. Especially true for first time customers but very often just as true for customers who have purchased before. A quick confession right up front to your...
by Ed Hinerman | Mar 14, 2007 | Independent agent, insurance, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance, universal life, whole life
The news from life insurance companies just keeps getting better when it comes to private pilots. More and more companies are softening their stance on the actual mortality risk that this group represents. Of course airline pilots have enjoyed the best insurance...
by Ed Hinerman | Mar 10, 2007 | Independent agent, insurance, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance
It’s interesting to see the debate on this issue. Some states have adopted regulations that don’t allow insurance companies to use foreign travel as criteria for underwriting life insurance. I’m not convinced that is a prudent move. Whenever a health...
by Ed Hinerman | Feb 16, 2007 | business life insurance, Independent agent, insurance, key man insurance, life insurance, private pilots, return of premium term insurance
This is a country made of small businesses and generally speaking, all of those that have employees have managers. As long as I am sailing with generalities, I think it’s safe to say that a good manager is a very valuable asset. Which leads me to another...
by Ed Hinerman | Feb 9, 2007 | children's life insurance, guaranteed issue life insurance, insurance, insurance quotes, Juvenile life insurance, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance, universal life, whole life
Advocate is defined in the dictionary as “one that supports or promotes the interests of another”. There are several “advocacy” groups that promote life insurance to their members or to the group of people that they would suggest they are...
by Ed Hinerman | Jan 24, 2007 | insurance quotes, life insurance, private pilots, term insurance
Most of the private pilots in the US have had some experience with the effect their hobby or avocation has on their life insurance rates. Insurance companies generally don’t look favorably on private aviation and the insurance quotes that most companies and...
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