All ProducersWEB.com Articles http://www.producersweb.com/p/pweb/rssSubscribe.php Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:00:04 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.producersweb.com/images/t/pwebTheme/pwebLogo.gif http://www.producersweb.com Feed provided by ProducersWEB.com. Click to visit. http://www.producersweb.com/r/TFNUC/d/contentFocus/?adcID=138aadad192db4784c3d40f1b17bc90b Sometimes, charitable remainder trusts are set up incorrectly at death. After death, a limited period of time may exist to reform the trust to meet charitable deduction requirements. Read this article to find out why. William J. Wagner Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/YBTB/d/contentFocus/?adcID=81361550a4cdf15e10ede76a482210ac The "Prudent Man Rule" applies now more than ever. What is this rule and how does it apply to insurance policies issued by mutual insurance companies? Jeffrey Reeves Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/MAP/d/contentFocus/?adcID=37ae1877fca545ffedebd2254f50ee22 With all the recent market madness and bad economic news, I had to revisit an old, true story -- an anecdote that reminds me why it takes tremendous skill and courageous communication to be a financial advisor. Susan Zimmerman Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/NAFA/d/contentFocus/?adcID=67cd9bac4366118a80bef63ad4c6de9b Should Proposed Rule 151A be enacted, the costs and fees associated with compliance will soar. This article breaks down the additional costs and losses agents, IMOs and carriers will face. Kim O’Brien Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/TFNUC/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e2724a499b3469af561b4e1157c245f5 As a revenue-raising provision of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Congress created a new Internal Revenue Code Section that restricts and taxes deferred compensation from foreign entities. John H. Fenton Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/HPS/d/contentFocus/?adcID=b49f1f36ba4bd43612d311795056a96a This article is a discussion about the things that upset agents and reps when selling; and, an invitation for them to respond. Jacques Werth Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/LTCIP/d/contentFocus/?adcID=017318184a16572591828033c4a7b68a Selling long term care is no different than selling life insurance -- save for a few key words. Read this article to find out why. Thomas H. Riekse, Jr Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/YBTB/d/contentFocus/?adcID=8afee28c1267e5c5ea2c6086618eec1e Read Part 2 of this white-paper series for more compelling and dazzling reasons why you should place participating cash value life insurance at the foundation of your client's financial house. Jeffrey Reeves Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/ABCC/d/contentFocus/?adcID=7f40a2ce288d4e6f4f5792701a9398af Read this article to learn how policyholders' funds that are invested in credit default swaps helped sink AIG. Andrew Barile Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=611bff936a637aba4ece1629b27ca5f4 Read this article for a comprehensive list that captures many of the commonly held items across the main categories of estate documents and financial, family legacy and personal instructions. Carl "Skip" Rapp Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/FCS/d/contentFocus/?adcID=a3fd16e0242ce9deea143aac77f72091 In this article, we explore identity theft--what it is, its common causes, the technical side, the laws, tips to avoid or mitigate it, and insurance options to protect against it. Diane W. Richardson Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/AP/d/contentFocus/?adcID=9c9501a43a6fd352331a532675df05c6 For the past 10 years, I've been training and coaching advisors on how to spot and connect with executives and business owners. In this article, I'm going to share with you some of the special skills we teach our coaching clients. Michael Lovas Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/WPI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4f7905d0fc25f0f28cfb9a702eb6b313 This is a new and very volatile world, and this article is intended to give you something to think about: Is buying and holding stocks right now a good idea, even when looking at the long term? Roccy DeFrancesco Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/DSG/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f593a81781db0b1a56acc3f7a3a7c6a8 Despite the recent success of group l ong term care insurance in corporate employee benefit programs, Allan Checkoway Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/DFW/d/contentFocus/?adcID=08bcbdb4646e3b6fd515370c5d6018db Read this article for a look at how you can break free with and SMA to eliminate drag-down mutual fund tax inequalities have taken another returns bruising this year, as have equities in general. Don F. Wilkinson Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/VEBA/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f28c1a665c1b04e530a3ace67138bbc6 Read this article to learn how insurance professionals continue to sell abusive 412(i) and 419 insurance tax deduction plans without realizing that the IRS will fine them $200,000 as a material advisor. Lance Wallach Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/IPSH/d/contentFocus/?adcID=2e84fca94d0aec18baf3a89776b08213 Are you ready to learn the real "insider secrets" to selling cash-value life insurance? Lew Nason Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/ORCA/d/contentFocus/?adcID=232022f07435f0e90476914f2208c2f5 Read this poem, a retrospective on the current state of the economy amid the approaching winter holidays. Douglas E. Richards Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/KER/d/contentFocus/?adcID=ffafe3c1e21efecd7803cede6187b10e Review of AIC 34: "Workers' Compensation and Managing Bodily Injury Claims." Henrietta Nye Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/AAA/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e8397ec9bff2387b42e808417b970dbb A response to the recent WSJ article saying Hartford Financial may have to raise more capital since its variable annuity business is suffering, relative to variable annuities versus fixed and fixed-indexed annuities. Steven S. Delaney Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/JNLI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=5fc59d90c94adcd83b88607244e6af73 This article explains how the currently floundering financial markets present many opportunities for estate planners. Jason Ryan Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.producersweb.com/r/IARFC/d/contentFocus/?adcID=5d81c9a96a813b260f15208d95534772 The birth of a financial advisor starts with education, which leads to awareness, and then to understanding. The highlight of the Financial Planning Process(TM) is the preparation of a comprehensive plan. However, the client must have agreed to pay a fee for this professional service. How should the advisor determine and communicate this fee? Ed Morrow Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100