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What you need to know about the life insurance marketplace and products. My humble commentary on political, legal, and economic trends that affect the industry.

WALMART DISRUPTS THE HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE!

Giant retailer Walmart just opened up its first first health clinic in a Georgia store. Here’s what I love about this innovation: Comprehensive primary care: primary medical, dental, vision, and mental health care are provided. Professional staffing: the clinic is…
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EXECUTORS OF LEONA HELMSLEY’S ESTATE AWARDED $100 MILLION IN FEES

I am glad to hear that a New York surrogate court awarded the executors of the estate of Leona Helmsley $100 million in fees. The entire estate was worth $5 billion. Having served myself as an executor for the estate…
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WHAT I DON’T WANT WITH MY MEDICAL INSURANCE

I’ll tell you what I don’t want when it comes to medical insurance: I don’t want the federal government taking over the entire marketplace just to make sure a small percentage of the population has coverage. The vast majority of…
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CONSUMERS STILL NEED THE EXPERTISE OF PRODUCT SPECIALISTSReason Magazine has run an article with surprising news – there is still room in the marketplace for small business operators!

It’s encouraging to hear that small retail stores can compete with online giants like Amazon. I think it’s true that consumers need and want specialized expertise to get the most value out of the products they purchase. This is certainly…
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The Basics of Premium Financing

The Basics of Premium Financing

What Is Premium Financing? Premium financing is basically just borrowing money to pay life insurance premiums. High-net-worth individuals and companies…
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Listen to My Radio Show Interview!

Listen to my recent interview on the WGSN-DB Business Showcase Show! The show’s host, Cece Shatz and I discuss life insurance, review unusual scenarios, and answer your most pressing questions about all things insurance. Listen to the recording now here!
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THE WORLD CLASS FACES REALITY AND BUYS LIFE INSURANCE

“The World Class Operates From Objective Reality”(1)                                  Mental toughness expert Steve Siebold points out a distinguishing feature of the consciousness of the world class:…
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WHY I LOVE SELLING LIFE INSURANCE

I have been in the life insurance business since 1992. In a time when people are constantly changing careers or trying to find their niche, a quarter of a century is a long time to stick with something, grow, and…
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The Seven Don’ts of Buying Life Insurance

Believe it or not, buying life insurance can be a satisfying experience. Like anything else, you just need to know what you’re doing. A lot of it comes down to avoiding the pitfalls that give many people frustration and aggravation.…
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DO RELIGION AND BUSINESS MIX?

 I was raised with the adage that you don’t talk religion with clients. This is a rule I have broken many, many times, and happily. I can see the concern of this admonition. Religion is a personal topic, and people…
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