by Ed Hinerman | Jun 26, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, rate increase, term insurance
Reliastar has come up with a new approach to rate changes reminiscent of last fall’s presidential campaign. Their word to agent’s, Change is Good! They show the good side of their announcement, that some of their rates in a few selective places will...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 25, 2009 | insurance, life insurance
It took an event like the current recession for many people to finally recognize the importance of life insurance in financial and retirement planning. Financial planners have always advocated the use of life insurance to cover the “what ifs” in your...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 22, 2009 | bait and switch, life insurance
Bait and Switch! Most commonly run across in advertising or in sales pitches when a price is presented that the agent or agency knows is either inappropriate or unattainable. The truth, the switch, in life insurance is usually only brought to the surface after a long...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 17, 2009 | Anxiety, bipolar disorder, Depression, insurance, life insurance
You know what really is great about being able to get good rates and place policies in force for those with bipolar disorder? The families are so grateful because of all they’ve been through with the demeaning treatment and declines they have received at the...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 16, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, women
Moving on with this series of posts on all the variations on the need that women have for life insurance, whether by choice or not we have ever growing numbers of single moms. Of all the different scenarios that women face when it comes to life insurance, perhaps that...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 15, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, return of premium term insurance, women
The carefree life of the young and single! Been there and done that, and I don’t believe I was the odd person out when I failed to plan for the future. My assumption was that if things changed I would deal with it as it came up. That included any thoughts about...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 15, 2009 | Banner Life, insurance, life insurance
I know I have beat the subject to death and beat up on other agents who don’t beat the subject to death, but allow me to begin this Monday by sharing with you the actual cost of dragging your feet. This particular example actually is a long time friend of mine...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 9, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, term insurance, universal life
I’m starting to think my soapbox needs a tune up. I started late last year warning about the appearance of the impending end of the downward trend in term insurance rates. I also started fussing about what appeared to be a shift in both the price, rate...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 3, 2009 | rate increase, West Coast Life
After announcing West Coast Life’s planned term insurance rate increase a few days ago and the following up yesterday with a summary of their rules for transition to the new rates I queried West Coast about the huge discrepancy in time allowed between agents in...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 2, 2009 | diabetes, insurance, life insurance, term insurance
No, no. I don’t really think I’m special. Family nickname and joke. “Ed’s done so well they named an entire school curriculum after him.” Ha Ha! Today I want to reflect on this, my 1000th post, and the journey and events of the last 2 1/2...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 2, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, term insurance, West Coast Life
When life insurance companies change rates or some features of their policies they always have a deadline for application submission to get the old rates or features. Occasionally I get the feeling that clients may wonder if my advice to make a decision or get an...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 1, 2009 | insurance, life insurance, term insurance, West Coast Life
As we have reported early, often, loud and accurately, term insurance rates as we’ve grown to know and love them, lower each year, are turning rapidly the other way. West Coast Life insurance announced today that they will increase their term insurance rates...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 1, 2009 | estate taxes, guarantee, insurance, life insurance, term insurance, universal life, whole life
90% of life insurance agents cash those commission checks and forget anything they said about service. If this past year has taught us anything, we should have learned that a financial adviser that doesn’t stay on top of changes and doesn’t stay in touch...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 1, 2009 | Dave Ramsey, insurance, life insurance, smoking
I’ve never been seen smoking and I suspect that Dave Ramsey isn’t real big on the habit either, but after spending the last year and a half immersed in Dave Ramsey through his Financial Peace University, I am convinced that Dave Ramsey wouldn’t want...
by Ed Hinerman | May 28, 2009 | Dave Ramsey, insurance, life insurance
I will tread carefully with this since the last time I questioned Zander Insurance, well, frankly I kind of over stepped my point and pounded on them a bit. I publicly apologized and we all walked away feeling OK and deciding that while we both believe Dave Ramsey is...
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