Insurance regulator IRDA, which has won its turf war with market watchdog SEBI over regulation of ULIPs, is expected to tighten norms for these schemes, including commission charges, to make them attractive for investors.
There would be stricter and stringent distribution norms, leading to lowering of commissions on the sale of such products, sources said.
Currently, commission charges are as high as 50 per cent of the first-year premium.
According to IRDA Chairman J Hari Narayan, it will frame new guidelines for these products to make them more attractive for policy holders.
At the same time, the regulator plans to come out with directives to improve the transparency element of such hybrid products, which involve both investment and insurance.
The regulator will also try and address the issue of increasing the lock-in-period and raising life cover.
More Details :- IRDA to make ULIPs investor-friendly
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Insurers may unveil new unit-linked offerings
With the regulatory dispute over unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) behind them, insurance companies are gearing up to launch new ULIPs.
Most insurers had put on hold new launches after the Securities and Exchange Board of India, asked them to take its permission before launching such products.
“Many investors will now go ahead and invest in ULIPs. Insurance companies that had put on hold new products will now bring them out,” said Mr Nageswara Rao, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IDBI Fortis Life Insurance. “We are also working on some new products”.
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Most insurers had put on hold new launches after the Securities and Exchange Board of India, asked them to take its permission before launching such products.
“Many investors will now go ahead and invest in ULIPs. Insurance companies that had put on hold new products will now bring them out,” said Mr Nageswara Rao, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IDBI Fortis Life Insurance. “We are also working on some new products”.
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Lakshmi Vilas signs MoU with LIC
To achieve its ambitious growth plan, Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) plans to take both the organic and inorganic route to grow, its Managing Director and CEO, Mr K.S.R Anjaneyulu, said. Speaking to the media after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Life Insurance Corporation of India for marketing the latter's product offerings through LVB's branch network, Mr Anjaneyulu said: “we will require capital to keep pace with our growth plans. We plan to enhance equity for the bank and its subsidiary.” He said he would be unable to divulge more details at this point as such issues would have to be cleared by the Board
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
LIC NEWS
Life insurers want tax relief for maturity proceeds to continue
Life insurers want tax relief for maturity proceeds to continue
The insurers have made a representation to the Government that the Exempt Exempt Exempt (EEE) method of computation should continue as against the Exempt Exempt tax (EET) method proposed in the Direct Taxes Code.
Insurance products are driven by tax benefits. The January-March quarter, which is the tax planning season, contributed 45-50 per cent of the total sales of the industry, said Mr Nageswara Rao, Chief Executive Officer, IDBI Fortis Life Insurance.
The domestic insurance industry is at a nascent stage and taxing the maturity proceeds as proposed by the Direct Taxes Code will adversely impact the life insurance business and the industry. It will discourage investors to invest in long-term savings as it may result in unjustified tax burden especially on those customers who do not avail themselves of the benefit under Section 80C, said Mr T.R. Ramachandran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Aviva Life Insurance.
More details :-
| Life insurers want tax relief for maturity proceeds to continue |
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Winning With Mutual Funds
Winning With Mutual Funds
A mutual fund (called 'unit trust' in Asia) is an investment vehicle that pools money from many individual investors. A professional fund manager invests and manages these funds into stocks, bonds and other securities.
People usually invest in mutual funds because it is offers the advantage of broad diversification (it spreads your money over tens or hundreds of stocks to reduce risk) and professional management. However, do remember that as broad diversification reduces risks, it also reduces return.
First, here is the bad news. If you speak to most people who have invested in unit trusts in Asia (especially Singapore) or in mutual funds, most would report losing money or just earning measly returns of 2%-4%. In fact, in the year 2004, it was reported in the Straits Times that 559,000 Singaporeans lost $680 million by investing their CPF in these funds. By going to the largest unit trust distributor Asia, you can easily calculate that only 6% of unit trusts beat the S&P 500 over a ten-year period. What are the chances of you placing your bet on this 6%? Chances are you would have had lower returns that the index, while still having to pay those hefty sales charges and annual management fees.
How about the US mutual fund market? On average, less than 10% of mutual funds beat the S&P 500 index each year! What's worse is that it is a different 10% each year. Less than 3% of mutual funds are able to beat the S&P 500 Index over a five to ten year period. So again, what are the chances of you beating the market through betting on the right fund? Only 3%! You have better odds at the Black Jack table. The worse thing is that the fund manager gets paid an annual management fee whether or not the fund makes money.
Why is it so difficult for most people to make money in mutual funds? There are four main reasons.
1) High Sales Charges & Management Fees
Most people buy mutual funds through banks and financial institutions at retail prices where there is a sales charge (front load) and high annual management fees (expense ratios).
In Asia, most banks & financial institutions sell unit trusts with a sales charge of 5%-6% and with annual fees of 1.5%-2%. It means that before you even begin, you are down 6.5%-8% on your investment and will be down another 1.5% every year. Your fund must outperform the S&P 500 by 6.5%-8% just to make it worth your while! Again, less than 10% of funds worldwide can achieve this every year and less than 3% can achieve this over five years.
2) Buying the Hottest Performing Funds
Most people choose funds based on high short-term returns. These are the funds that are normally pushed and advertised by financial retailers. They feature impressive and enticing returns like 'This fund was up +65% in the last six months'.
The fact is that the best short-term performing funds tend to also be big losers in the subsequent years and long term. Why? Because these funds tend to be invested in hot stocks or hot sectors where the stocks have been rising rapidly and fund managers buy, riding on the momentum. That is why they post very spectacular returns. However, strong buying activity tend to push these stocks to be overvalued and sure enough, the stocks will come crashing down in the next few years. Mutual funds that consistently beat the S&P 500 tend to be invested in non-hot sectors and do not post spectacular short-term returns.
3) Limited Selection of Unit Trusts Locally
If you are in Asia, then you are normally exposed to only a limited number of unit trusts. A check with fundsupermart.com (the largest Asian unit trust distributor) shows that there are just about 300 funds available here compared to over 8,000 funds in the US market.
When I made a search on the Top Performing Fund sold locally (year 2005), I was presented with 'Fidelity America USD' with a 10-year annualized return of 11.27%. (Recall that the S&P 500 returned 12.08% a year). So, even the top-performing fund couldn't beat the S&P 500 after deducting expenses & fees!!
4) Lack of Research Knowledge, Data & Tools
The single most important reason why investors lose money in mutual funds
is because they don't have the knowledge or necessary information to search for the top 3% of consistent performing funds at the lowest costs. Investors tend to buy on the advice of their bank managers, facts from the fund fact sheet or prospectus which does not provide enough information to select the right fund.
A mutual fund (called 'unit trust' in Asia) is an investment vehicle that pools money from many individual investors. A professional fund manager invests and manages these funds into stocks, bonds and other securities.
People usually invest in mutual funds because it is offers the advantage of broad diversification (it spreads your money over tens or hundreds of stocks to reduce risk) and professional management. However, do remember that as broad diversification reduces risks, it also reduces return.
First, here is the bad news. If you speak to most people who have invested in unit trusts in Asia (especially Singapore) or in mutual funds, most would report losing money or just earning measly returns of 2%-4%. In fact, in the year 2004, it was reported in the Straits Times that 559,000 Singaporeans lost $680 million by investing their CPF in these funds. By going to the largest unit trust distributor Asia, you can easily calculate that only 6% of unit trusts beat the S&P 500 over a ten-year period. What are the chances of you placing your bet on this 6%? Chances are you would have had lower returns that the index, while still having to pay those hefty sales charges and annual management fees.
How about the US mutual fund market? On average, less than 10% of mutual funds beat the S&P 500 index each year! What's worse is that it is a different 10% each year. Less than 3% of mutual funds are able to beat the S&P 500 Index over a five to ten year period. So again, what are the chances of you beating the market through betting on the right fund? Only 3%! You have better odds at the Black Jack table. The worse thing is that the fund manager gets paid an annual management fee whether or not the fund makes money.
Why is it so difficult for most people to make money in mutual funds? There are four main reasons.
1) High Sales Charges & Management Fees
Most people buy mutual funds through banks and financial institutions at retail prices where there is a sales charge (front load) and high annual management fees (expense ratios).
In Asia, most banks & financial institutions sell unit trusts with a sales charge of 5%-6% and with annual fees of 1.5%-2%. It means that before you even begin, you are down 6.5%-8% on your investment and will be down another 1.5% every year. Your fund must outperform the S&P 500 by 6.5%-8% just to make it worth your while! Again, less than 10% of funds worldwide can achieve this every year and less than 3% can achieve this over five years.
2) Buying the Hottest Performing Funds
Most people choose funds based on high short-term returns. These are the funds that are normally pushed and advertised by financial retailers. They feature impressive and enticing returns like 'This fund was up +65% in the last six months'.
The fact is that the best short-term performing funds tend to also be big losers in the subsequent years and long term. Why? Because these funds tend to be invested in hot stocks or hot sectors where the stocks have been rising rapidly and fund managers buy, riding on the momentum. That is why they post very spectacular returns. However, strong buying activity tend to push these stocks to be overvalued and sure enough, the stocks will come crashing down in the next few years. Mutual funds that consistently beat the S&P 500 tend to be invested in non-hot sectors and do not post spectacular short-term returns.
3) Limited Selection of Unit Trusts Locally
If you are in Asia, then you are normally exposed to only a limited number of unit trusts. A check with fundsupermart.com (the largest Asian unit trust distributor) shows that there are just about 300 funds available here compared to over 8,000 funds in the US market.
When I made a search on the Top Performing Fund sold locally (year 2005), I was presented with 'Fidelity America USD' with a 10-year annualized return of 11.27%. (Recall that the S&P 500 returned 12.08% a year). So, even the top-performing fund couldn't beat the S&P 500 after deducting expenses & fees!!
4) Lack of Research Knowledge, Data & Tools
The single most important reason why investors lose money in mutual funds
is because they don't have the knowledge or necessary information to search for the top 3% of consistent performing funds at the lowest costs. Investors tend to buy on the advice of their bank managers, facts from the fund fact sheet or prospectus which does not provide enough information to select the right fund.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
11 Essential Steps to Retirement Planning
11 Essential Steps to Retirement Planning
Life Insurance
It used to be that Americans retired at 65 with a gold watch and a nice, fat pension. But times have changed, and now we're finding we have to take a more active role in preparing for retirement.
This new world of 401(k) plans and Roth IRAs leave many people confused and uncertain. A 2009 Employee Benefit Research Institute survey, for instance, found that only 44 percent of Americans have ever tried to calculate how much they need for retirement.
"Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially given the recent economic climate," said Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) President and CEO Cathy Weatherford. "And while by most accounts the financial forecast appears to be improving, millions of Americans have yet to begin preparing for their retirement."
According to the IRI and the U.S. Department of Labor, there are 11 steps you can take to ensure that you do not outlive your savings.
1. Select a target retirement date
This important step determines how much money you need. If you want to retire early--say at the age of 55--you need to have a good post-retirement income and a lot of savings because your retirement could last 30-40 years. You should also buy health insurance until Medicare kicks in at age 65.
The Department of Labor says most people retire at the age of 65-66, although many are continuing to work later in life. Key benchmarks that may influence your decision on when you ultimately retire:
* Age 59 ½: You can withdraw from retirement accounts without paying a tax penalty
* Age 62: The minimum age to receive Social Security benefits
* Age 66: Eligible for Social Security benefits if born between 1943-1954
* Age 70 ½: Face tax penalties if you don't start taking minimum withdrawals from retirement accounts
2. Calculate the amount of money you should accumulate by your target retirement date
This is largely determined by what your lifestyle, living and medical expenses will be during retirement. You should also take into consideration the cost of inflation. The Labor Department recommends you plan for a 30-year retirement, regardless of what age you retire.
Key questions to ask yourself:
* Will I still have a mortgage payment or will my home be paid for?
* How much will I want to travel?
* How much of my current monthly expenses continue after I retire?
* How much should I keep in investments? (financial experts recommend that you continue making investments that earn enough to cover the cost of inflation)
* Will I want additional health insurance to pay for services not covered by Medicare?
3. Figure out how to maximize your Social Security benefits
More than half of retirees start collecting benefits at age 62, but advisors note that your monthly payments may be a third higher if you wait until age 66 to start collecting. Those who wait until age 70 receive 75 percent more.
"Millions of Americans may not be aware of the financial advantages most people gain by waiting even a few years to begin receiving their benefits," Weatherford said.
4. Take advantage of tax-advantaged plans, such as employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual retirement accounts and annuities
According to Kiplinger magazine, many retirees who either lost money or lost faith in the stock market are purchasing insurance annuities to provide guaranteed income during retirement. With an annuity you pay an insurance company a large sum of money in return for a monthly check for a certain time period or for the rest of your life. For instance, a 65-year-old man could make $725 a month by purchasing a $100,000 annuity.
The Labor Department notes that some annuities make adjustments for inflation. It recommends you carefully review the terms of the investment and answer the following questions:
* Does the amount paid vary based on investment returns or is it fixed?
* What will you pay in related fees?
* How are the payouts taxed?
5. As that your employer start a pension or retirement plan if one doesn't already exist
Starting a retirement savings plan is easier than many small business owners might think. Retirement plans help to attract and keep good employees, and the employer's contributions are tax deductible.
6. Only use your savings for retirement
Many experts agree on this step. The Labor Department notes that if you dip into your retirement savings, you lose principle and interest, and you may lose tax benefits. Roll your 401(k) into an IRA if you change jobs.
7. Diversify your assets and be sure to include guaranteed income for life
Experts recommend you keep money in a safe, interest-bearing account, as well as some money-earning stocks. This spreads the risk. The Labor Department recommends the following distribution:
* Some money in savings or checking accounts with no risk
* Some in bonds, with a little more risk
* Some in stocks with a higher risk, but a higher return
Another way to diversify is by investing in index mutual funds.
8. Ask questions and get help by seeking the advice of a professional financial advisor
An expert can help you sort through all the investment opportunities and help you decide what's right for you. But avoid strangers on the phone or the Internet--retirees are frequent targets for scammers.
9. Start now and set goals
The IRS recommends you set up a "painless" payroll deduction, regardless of your age or how long you have until retirement. Other strategies:
* Maximize your pre-tax deductions at work
* Make catch-up contributions after the age of 50
* Work a few years longer than you might otherwise have
* Don't take on large debt during your pre-retirement years
* Hold off withdrawing Social Security benefits
10. Start a retirement plan and monitor your progress
A retirement plan can help set out your goals for saving and your strategies for reducing debts. Write down those goals and strategies. According to the Labor Department, people frequently alter future spending patterns if they record their expenses and have a plan for reducing them.
11. Use whole life insurance to protect your family's finances
Purchasing a whole life insurance policy, which pays beneficiaries when the insured individual dies, is a way to ensure your family is financially protected should the breadwinner pass away and is no longer bringing home a paycheck. A whole life insurance policy can provide the funds necessary, so that your spouse doesn't have to go back to work during retirement, or that your children don't have to tap into their own savings to pay for a funeral. A properly sized policy can make sure your spouse has enough money to pay the outstanding principle on your home, finish paying for a child's college or cover other large expenses.
Life Insurance
It used to be that Americans retired at 65 with a gold watch and a nice, fat pension. But times have changed, and now we're finding we have to take a more active role in preparing for retirement.
This new world of 401(k) plans and Roth IRAs leave many people confused and uncertain. A 2009 Employee Benefit Research Institute survey, for instance, found that only 44 percent of Americans have ever tried to calculate how much they need for retirement.
"Planning for retirement can be a daunting task, especially given the recent economic climate," said Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) President and CEO Cathy Weatherford. "And while by most accounts the financial forecast appears to be improving, millions of Americans have yet to begin preparing for their retirement."
According to the IRI and the U.S. Department of Labor, there are 11 steps you can take to ensure that you do not outlive your savings.
1. Select a target retirement date
This important step determines how much money you need. If you want to retire early--say at the age of 55--you need to have a good post-retirement income and a lot of savings because your retirement could last 30-40 years. You should also buy health insurance until Medicare kicks in at age 65.
The Department of Labor says most people retire at the age of 65-66, although many are continuing to work later in life. Key benchmarks that may influence your decision on when you ultimately retire:
* Age 59 ½: You can withdraw from retirement accounts without paying a tax penalty
* Age 62: The minimum age to receive Social Security benefits
* Age 66: Eligible for Social Security benefits if born between 1943-1954
* Age 70 ½: Face tax penalties if you don't start taking minimum withdrawals from retirement accounts
2. Calculate the amount of money you should accumulate by your target retirement date
This is largely determined by what your lifestyle, living and medical expenses will be during retirement. You should also take into consideration the cost of inflation. The Labor Department recommends you plan for a 30-year retirement, regardless of what age you retire.
Key questions to ask yourself:
* Will I still have a mortgage payment or will my home be paid for?
* How much will I want to travel?
* How much of my current monthly expenses continue after I retire?
* How much should I keep in investments? (financial experts recommend that you continue making investments that earn enough to cover the cost of inflation)
* Will I want additional health insurance to pay for services not covered by Medicare?
3. Figure out how to maximize your Social Security benefits
More than half of retirees start collecting benefits at age 62, but advisors note that your monthly payments may be a third higher if you wait until age 66 to start collecting. Those who wait until age 70 receive 75 percent more.
"Millions of Americans may not be aware of the financial advantages most people gain by waiting even a few years to begin receiving their benefits," Weatherford said.
4. Take advantage of tax-advantaged plans, such as employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual retirement accounts and annuities
According to Kiplinger magazine, many retirees who either lost money or lost faith in the stock market are purchasing insurance annuities to provide guaranteed income during retirement. With an annuity you pay an insurance company a large sum of money in return for a monthly check for a certain time period or for the rest of your life. For instance, a 65-year-old man could make $725 a month by purchasing a $100,000 annuity.
The Labor Department notes that some annuities make adjustments for inflation. It recommends you carefully review the terms of the investment and answer the following questions:
* Does the amount paid vary based on investment returns or is it fixed?
* What will you pay in related fees?
* How are the payouts taxed?
5. As that your employer start a pension or retirement plan if one doesn't already exist
Starting a retirement savings plan is easier than many small business owners might think. Retirement plans help to attract and keep good employees, and the employer's contributions are tax deductible.
6. Only use your savings for retirement
Many experts agree on this step. The Labor Department notes that if you dip into your retirement savings, you lose principle and interest, and you may lose tax benefits. Roll your 401(k) into an IRA if you change jobs.
7. Diversify your assets and be sure to include guaranteed income for life
Experts recommend you keep money in a safe, interest-bearing account, as well as some money-earning stocks. This spreads the risk. The Labor Department recommends the following distribution:
* Some money in savings or checking accounts with no risk
* Some in bonds, with a little more risk
* Some in stocks with a higher risk, but a higher return
Another way to diversify is by investing in index mutual funds.
8. Ask questions and get help by seeking the advice of a professional financial advisor
An expert can help you sort through all the investment opportunities and help you decide what's right for you. But avoid strangers on the phone or the Internet--retirees are frequent targets for scammers.
9. Start now and set goals
The IRS recommends you set up a "painless" payroll deduction, regardless of your age or how long you have until retirement. Other strategies:
* Maximize your pre-tax deductions at work
* Make catch-up contributions after the age of 50
* Work a few years longer than you might otherwise have
* Don't take on large debt during your pre-retirement years
* Hold off withdrawing Social Security benefits
10. Start a retirement plan and monitor your progress
A retirement plan can help set out your goals for saving and your strategies for reducing debts. Write down those goals and strategies. According to the Labor Department, people frequently alter future spending patterns if they record their expenses and have a plan for reducing them.
11. Use whole life insurance to protect your family's finances
Purchasing a whole life insurance policy, which pays beneficiaries when the insured individual dies, is a way to ensure your family is financially protected should the breadwinner pass away and is no longer bringing home a paycheck. A whole life insurance policy can provide the funds necessary, so that your spouse doesn't have to go back to work during retirement, or that your children don't have to tap into their own savings to pay for a funeral. A properly sized policy can make sure your spouse has enough money to pay the outstanding principle on your home, finish paying for a child's college or cover other large expenses.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
New Artical Publish
Friday, April 16, 2010
Insurance Agent: Career Information
Job Description of Insurance Agents:
Insurance agents, who may be referred to as insurance sales agents, help clients choose insurance policies that suit their needs. Clients include individuals and families as well as businesses. Captive agents work for an insurance company, and only sell that company's products. Independent insurance agents, or brokers, represent several companies. Types of insurance include property and casualty, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Many insurance agents also sell mutual funds, variable annuities and other securities.
Employment Facts for Insurance Agents:
Insurance agents held about 436,000 jobs in 2006. About half of them worked for insurance agencies and brokerages and about 23 percent worked for insurance carriers. More than a quarter of all insurance agents were self-employed.
Educational Requirements for Insurance Agents:
Employers prefer to hire insurance agents who have college degrees, particularly in business or economics. They might consider hiring a high school graduate who has proven sales ability.
Insurance agents, who may be referred to as insurance sales agents, help clients choose insurance policies that suit their needs. Clients include individuals and families as well as businesses. Captive agents work for an insurance company, and only sell that company's products. Independent insurance agents, or brokers, represent several companies. Types of insurance include property and casualty, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Many insurance agents also sell mutual funds, variable annuities and other securities.
Employment Facts for Insurance Agents:
Insurance agents held about 436,000 jobs in 2006. About half of them worked for insurance agencies and brokerages and about 23 percent worked for insurance carriers. More than a quarter of all insurance agents were self-employed.
Educational Requirements for Insurance Agents:
Employers prefer to hire insurance agents who have college degrees, particularly in business or economics. They might consider hiring a high school graduate who has proven sales ability.
How to Become an Insurance Agent
A successful insurance agent must be an excellent salesperson with an outgoing personality. The agent must also possess superior mathematical skills and constantly keep up-to-date on any changes within the Insurance Industry.
Familiarize yourself with the insurance field. Life, health, property and liability insurance are the areas in which most agents currently work.
Step 2
Receive a bachelor's degree in business or economics. Insurance companies prefer to hire individuals whose academic background includes courses in finance, math, accounting, economics, business and public speaking.
Step 3
Become proficient with the computer software used by the insurance industry.
Step 4
Work part time for an insurance agency while you're in college. Ask your guidance counselor if there are any agencies in your area that have training programs for college students.
Step 5
Expect to take your state's exam for the mandatory insurance license after an agency hires you. Classes for the exam are offered in pre-licensing schools of insurance agents associations and in offices of some insurance companies. Make sure you will meet all the licensing requirements of your state.
Step 6
Be prepared to take continuing education classes for years to come. Many states require these on a regular basis.
Step 7
Obtain certification to further your advancement within the industry. By taking intensive courses and examinations after you have had considerable experience as an agent, you can obtain the highly respected designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter.
Instructions
Step 1Familiarize yourself with the insurance field. Life, health, property and liability insurance are the areas in which most agents currently work.
Step 2
Receive a bachelor's degree in business or economics. Insurance companies prefer to hire individuals whose academic background includes courses in finance, math, accounting, economics, business and public speaking.
Step 3
Become proficient with the computer software used by the insurance industry.
Step 4
Work part time for an insurance agency while you're in college. Ask your guidance counselor if there are any agencies in your area that have training programs for college students.
Step 5
Expect to take your state's exam for the mandatory insurance license after an agency hires you. Classes for the exam are offered in pre-licensing schools of insurance agents associations and in offices of some insurance companies. Make sure you will meet all the licensing requirements of your state.
Step 6
Be prepared to take continuing education classes for years to come. Many states require these on a regular basis.
Step 7
Obtain certification to further your advancement within the industry. By taking intensive courses and examinations after you have had considerable experience as an agent, you can obtain the highly respected designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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| 2 | Solving Your Problems |
| 3 | Whole Life Insurance and the Waiver of Premium Rider |
| 4 | Middle Class – Is Savings Compulsory or Optional |
| 5 | Understanding Internet Insurance Leads |
| 6 | Insurance Leads Guide – Your Guide To Success |
| 7 | Life Insurance FAQs |
| 8 | ULIP Vs Fixed Deposits |
| 9 | ULIP Vs Mutual Fund |
| 10 | Life Insurance FAQ on Claims |
| 11 | What is Insurance? |
| 12 | Charges In ULIP |
| 13 | LIFE INSURANCE – A convenient tool to secure future & build wealth |
| 14 | What is ULIP? |
| 15 | Life Insurance FAQ on Premiums |
| 16 | Last Minute Tax Planning |
| 17 | Insurers See Less Policy Lapse in 2008-09, Despite Hard Times |
| 18 | Life Insurers' Losses Mount 43% in FY09 |
| 19 | Health Insurance and Income Tax |
| 20 | Income Tax |
| 21 | TDS provisions on Pension Payments |
| 22 | Are You Paying Your Income Tax? |
| 23 | Reduce Your Tax Liability By 20% |
| 24 | New income tax slabs introduced:- Budget 2010-11 |
| 25 | Income Tax Refund-Till 31st March 2010 |
| 26 | Deadline Approaching for 2006 Refunds |
| 27 | Children Plan Comparison Chart |
| 28 | Income Tax Return (e-filing) |
| 29 | Important dates for income tax return |
| 30 | Maximum Deduction of Income Tax From Life Insurance Plan |
| 31 | 5 Good Reasons to File an Income Tax Extension |
| 32 | Prepare for Income Tax Season |
| 33 | VAT Changes from 1st April 2010 |
| 34 | Financial planning tips for IT |
| 35 | Why Do You need Life Insurance Policy? |
| 36 | Due Date Table for TDS and TCS |
| 37 | Insurance - A Tax Planning tool cum Investment Plan |
| 38 | Life Insurance Corporation Of India |
| 39 | Life Insurance Policy Needs for Parents |
| 40 | The History Of Life Insurance |
| 41 | How to Select a Life Insurance Product |
| 42 | Life Insurance Policies – Making the Best Choice |
| 43 | What Is Your Investment Style? |
| 44 | Life insurance for a small business |
| 45 | Are life insurance quotes useful? |
| 46 | Settlement Loans Vs. Traditional Loans |
| 47 | Long Term Investments for the Future |
| 48 | Why You Should Invest |
| 49 | ULIP Vs Fixed Deposits |
| 50 | Filing Your Income Taxes - How To Identify The Right Time |
Life insurance for a small business
The majority of people considers that life insurance is necessary only for their family and them. They wish to ensure financial safety of the future. They do not suspect that their small business too requires life insurance.
Some persons in common possess and operate one, two, three or more small businesses. For example, there was a tragical circumstance -- one of holders has suddenly deceased. Its successors can not want to take their share fraction in board. The reasons happen different: there is not enough formation, a problem with health, absence of interest to the given business etc.
The situation is possible also when the large part of the capital of the holder is connected with the company. In this case even if successors will express desire to have share fraction of the company it rather possibly is necessary to sell shares. For example, to divide the inheritance with other successors or to pay death duties.
Probably, other holders of business will not want to divide management of the company with successors.
Exit can become -- Buy-Sell Agreements. This agreement is reached between all holders of a small business. The agreement provides that if one of holders dies, other holders have the guaranteed right to take shares of the died holder under the set price.
Probably, also to acquire -- Whole Life insurance policies on a life of each holder. Other holders will be considered in this case as beneficiaries. When one of them dies, other holders collect insurance policy incomes. Usually, insurance premiums beneficiaries they are paid it is fast. As a rule, within 60 days after registration of their statement. The cash bonus can be used for purchase at successors of their share fractions. In case of resignation of one of holders or leading employees the insurance policy is transmitted to it as a resignation bonus. This fine decision of a problem with control preservation over the company.
The small business companies can have one or some persons which are key figures in operation of the company. If one of such partners dies or becomes invalid, its life policy ensures stability of the company and business. The cash bonus will help business to work successfully while to the place of the died partner will not find worthy replacement.
Key-person insurance reliably protects company funds, its solvency and solvency if the key employee (one of holders, the main shareholder, the lead manager etc.) dies or to become invalid. Key-person insurance ensures reliability of functioning of your business. Besides, very often potential creditors and investors require Key-person insurance for vip persons of the company. It partially guarantees return of their credits and investments.
That it is necessary to make before purchase Key-person insurance the policy:
1. To conduct an estimation of key persons of the company.
2. To advance cost Key-person insurance the policy.
3. To create business-continuation plan (this plan contains possible actions of the company, in case of loss of insured employees).
Whole Life insurance the policy is the good warranty of stability of business. Term Life insurance unlike Whole Life insurance the policy can expire the policy ahead of time necessary for restoration of stable work of business.
If you wish to be assured of reliable functioning of your small business and to guarantee its stability and prosperity use -- Life insurance. Now in the Internet without the big work it is possible to find the necessary information on life insurance. To find reliable social insurance agents or brokers offering optimum alternatives of life insurance for a small business.
Some persons in common possess and operate one, two, three or more small businesses. For example, there was a tragical circumstance -- one of holders has suddenly deceased. Its successors can not want to take their share fraction in board. The reasons happen different: there is not enough formation, a problem with health, absence of interest to the given business etc.
The situation is possible also when the large part of the capital of the holder is connected with the company. In this case even if successors will express desire to have share fraction of the company it rather possibly is necessary to sell shares. For example, to divide the inheritance with other successors or to pay death duties.
Probably, other holders of business will not want to divide management of the company with successors.
Exit can become -- Buy-Sell Agreements. This agreement is reached between all holders of a small business. The agreement provides that if one of holders dies, other holders have the guaranteed right to take shares of the died holder under the set price.
Probably, also to acquire -- Whole Life insurance policies on a life of each holder. Other holders will be considered in this case as beneficiaries. When one of them dies, other holders collect insurance policy incomes. Usually, insurance premiums beneficiaries they are paid it is fast. As a rule, within 60 days after registration of their statement. The cash bonus can be used for purchase at successors of their share fractions. In case of resignation of one of holders or leading employees the insurance policy is transmitted to it as a resignation bonus. This fine decision of a problem with control preservation over the company.
The small business companies can have one or some persons which are key figures in operation of the company. If one of such partners dies or becomes invalid, its life policy ensures stability of the company and business. The cash bonus will help business to work successfully while to the place of the died partner will not find worthy replacement.
Key-person insurance reliably protects company funds, its solvency and solvency if the key employee (one of holders, the main shareholder, the lead manager etc.) dies or to become invalid. Key-person insurance ensures reliability of functioning of your business. Besides, very often potential creditors and investors require Key-person insurance for vip persons of the company. It partially guarantees return of their credits and investments.
That it is necessary to make before purchase Key-person insurance the policy:
1. To conduct an estimation of key persons of the company.
2. To advance cost Key-person insurance the policy.
3. To create business-continuation plan (this plan contains possible actions of the company, in case of loss of insured employees).
Whole Life insurance the policy is the good warranty of stability of business. Term Life insurance unlike Whole Life insurance the policy can expire the policy ahead of time necessary for restoration of stable work of business.
If you wish to be assured of reliable functioning of your small business and to guarantee its stability and prosperity use -- Life insurance. Now in the Internet without the big work it is possible to find the necessary information on life insurance. To find reliable social insurance agents or brokers offering optimum alternatives of life insurance for a small business.
Parents:What Amount Should You Have in a Life Insurance Policy?
Life Insurance Policy Needs for Parents
As a parent, you know you need a life insurance policy, but how much? What is the minimum amount your survivors would need for the monetary loss of you or your spouse? It is estimated to raise a child from birth to college can cost anywhere in the neighborhood of $700,000! Here are some quick and simple ways to get an idea of how much your life insurance policy should be:
Option 1: Determining Expenses (-) Assets: Figure a rough estimate of your annual family budget. This would include your mortgage, child care, insurance, and basic living expenses. Don't forget to include expenses such as vacations, and future education plans such as private school and college. Next, estimate a figure for your assets such as savings, social security benefits, or any other income that will be there such as the income of a surviving spouse. Remember, stay-at-home spouses contribute a lot to the family income by by-passing child care, travel, cleaning, cooking, tutoring and associated costs, therefore would need to be insured also.
Option 2: Salary Estimate: Another quick, but more general way, would be to take your current annual salary and multiply that by 7. For example, if you make 60,000/per year then I would recommend buying a minimum of $420,000($60,000 X 7= $420,000).
If your estimate is high, good, it's probably right. If you are worried about the premium cost, I would recommend choosing term life insurance. You can get a policy for the time you would need it (the amount of time your kids would depend on you) for a lower premium than other insurance options.
As a parent, you know you need a life insurance policy, but how much? What is the minimum amount your survivors would need for the monetary loss of you or your spouse? It is estimated to raise a child from birth to college can cost anywhere in the neighborhood of $700,000! Here are some quick and simple ways to get an idea of how much your life insurance policy should be:
Option 1: Determining Expenses (-) Assets: Figure a rough estimate of your annual family budget. This would include your mortgage, child care, insurance, and basic living expenses. Don't forget to include expenses such as vacations, and future education plans such as private school and college. Next, estimate a figure for your assets such as savings, social security benefits, or any other income that will be there such as the income of a surviving spouse. Remember, stay-at-home spouses contribute a lot to the family income by by-passing child care, travel, cleaning, cooking, tutoring and associated costs, therefore would need to be insured also.
Option 2: Salary Estimate: Another quick, but more general way, would be to take your current annual salary and multiply that by 7. For example, if you make 60,000/per year then I would recommend buying a minimum of $420,000($60,000 X 7= $420,000).
If your estimate is high, good, it's probably right. If you are worried about the premium cost, I would recommend choosing term life insurance. You can get a policy for the time you would need it (the amount of time your kids would depend on you) for a lower premium than other insurance options.
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| 23 | Reduce Your Tax Liability By 20% |
| 24 | New income tax slabs introduced:- Budget 2010-11 |
| 25 | Income Tax Refund-Till 31st March 2010 |
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