Preparing for the Life Insurance Examination
Posted: March 7, 2021
The healthier you are, the lower the risk for the life insurance company. This is why they usually require a medical exam before issuing a policy. Great results on your examination can help you lock in lower life insurance rates for years to come. Get ready for your life insurance exam with the following tips. Start Preparing Weeks Before Your Exam Some simple dietary changes...
Am I Required to Provide My Employees with Short-Term or Long-Term Disability?
Posted: February 28, 2021
Short-term disability insurance provides some income replacement when a non-work-related illness or injury leaves an employee unable to work for a limited time period. Long-term disability insurance serves the same purpose, only for longer periods of time, ranging from two years to retirement age, depending on the policy. No law requires employers to offer long-term disability insurance to employees. However, five states and Puerto Rico...
Does My Spouse Need Life Insurance if He or She Doesn’t Work?
Posted: February 22, 2021
When one spouse is the primary breadwinner, it is obvious why that person needs life insurance to protect the family. But a stay-at-home spouse needs life insurance, as well. Just because a person is not working at a paying job, that does not mean he or she lacks financial value. Consider what it would cost to pay another person for the services a stay-at-home spouse...
What Benefits Should I Offer My Employees?
Posted: February 13, 2021
Employee benefits will cost your business. There is no avoiding that, but the pros outweigh the cons. Advantages of offering benefits include better recruitment and retention, greater wellness and productivity, tax advantages, and a more positive company culture. Developing a benefits package represents a leap in the growth of your company. A major step in the process is deciding what benefits to offer. What Are...
Tips and Tricks for Choosing a Good Beneficiary
Posted: February 7, 2021
When you purchase a life insurance policy, you must choose a beneficiary. This is the person (or persons) to whom the insurance company will pay out benefits in the event of your death. Naming a life insurance beneficiary is an important decision to make. Keep the following tips in mind to help you choose the right beneficiary for your life insurance funds. Consider All Your...