Insurance Finance

The life insurance industry stands at a pivotal moment. Consumer trust is eroding, many new technology entrants have failed, and the demands for innovation have never been more urgent. Maria Ferrante-Schepis offers a compelling “video tape review” of the industry’s last decade, enabling us to rethink what’s possible in a negative demand category.

Are You Retiring? How much money have you saved towards your retirement? Do YOU think it's enough? I'll not ask you to max out your 40lk, begin buying risky stocks, or stop drinking your daily latte. But what I will do is show you actual examples of my former clients who retired successfully. You will also see mistakes other clients made which severely affected their ability to retire. In Retirement Money Management you will find: ✓ Women who had no network of spouses or children to help them navigate their retirement or final illness. ✓ Divorcees who spent their settlements ...

The claims process has become so automated that legitimate claims are denied without ever being seen by human eyes. Exceptions and exclusions are buried within small print that can bury your claim. Many claims departments operate under a culture of paranoia in which legitimate claims are denied, sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Commercial and individual policyholders pay premiums with the understanding that insurers will pay claims fairly, fully, and promptly. It’s time for the insurance industry to Pay Up!.

Insurance can be confusing and expensive, but it's also necessary protection from risk. To alleviate that confusion, Tony Steuer has created a comprehensive guide to insurance--from how to calculate your ideal level of coverage to avoiding fraud--using the familiar metaphor of professional football. Your agents act as your coaching team, and each type of insurance is a player on your team, covering a different position.

A legendary CEO tells the inside story of building the world's largest insurance company - and the dramatic tale of its near-destruction after he left in early 2005, as successors transformed AIG and drove it to the center of the financial crisis of 2008.

Things you need to do now! Learn what decisions are necessary when you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any terminal illness. With the emotional weight of dealing with a terrible, terminal disease, these decisions can seem like too much to deal with. This audiobook helps you begin sorting these problems out and tackling them one by one using numerous checklists with easy-to-follow instructions for exactly what you need to do.

It was supposed to be one night. But I wanted more. I always do. Lucky for me she ends up being my newest employee shortly after our rendezvous. Or maybe luck has nothing to do with it. Something seems off—hopefully her clothes. There’s no way we can take things farther now that she’s under me. At the company of course. But then she ends up pregnant and I’m honestly not sure it’s mine. Brilliantly, I tell her that. And now I have to go from Johnny-all-night to a persistent playboy to get her back. Midnight is soon to strike at the masquerade ball. And the love of a lifetime is ...

A young physician’s most important asset isn’t an investment or real estate portfolio—it’s the ability to earn a good income performing your specialty. Potentially eight figures, this asset needs insurance. But insurance that truly protects your income and safeguards your quality of life isn’t easy to find.

Breaking Barriers while Building Wealth Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey of financial empowerment and personal transformation with "Breaking Barriers while Building Wealth." In this captivating and empowering book, our author, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant and successful entrepreneur, takes you by the hand and reveals the secrets to financial success, all while embracing the unique experience of being a Black woman. Drawing from over two decades of experience, she shares her remarkable journey through the realms of finance, investments, entrepreneurship, and feminism. ...

Based on three years of research and more than 300 firsthand interviews with experts, Your Best Health Care Now is your easy-to-follow, real-world guide to making today's health system work for you. You'll learn all the smart moves and timely tips to get better care and save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars - no matter what your concerns may be. Whether you're trying to book a free checkup, negotiate with a surgeon, or worrying about high insurance deductibles and rising premiums, Your Best Health Care Now has the answers you need.

Finally, a book that will educate you from LIFE hacks to basic MONEY concepts to complex FINANCE and TAX mitigation strategies. The Finance Doctor shares her knowledge as a CPA with a Law degree, a Securities license, a Real Estate license, a Health/Life Insurance license, and a Vipassana Meditator. This book will save you TIME and MONEY. In her book “The Finance Doctor’s Tips and Tricks,” author Jhayne Santucci reveals the benefit of using emotional intelligence, spiritual knowledge, organizational skills, and financial know-how to achieve desired results faster. She shares her daily...

In an era of rapid technological advancements, the financial world is transforming before our eyes. Cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital wallets are no longer niche innovations—they are revolutionizing the global financial system. Yet, with this transformation comes new risks, vulnerabilities, and unanswered questions about how to ensure trust and stability in a decentralized digital economy. How can traditional tools like deposit insurance evolve to meet the challenges of this new era? Financial Safety Nets in the Digital Age delves deep into these questions, ...

Every dealer sells F&I products, and most dealers understand the importance of the F&I department in terms of its contribution to the bottom line. Unfortunately, F&I is not a regulated profession, meaning one doesn't need any type of state license to practice, and because of that there is very little formal education available. The actual management of the F&I department, product selection, and different types of participation programs are largely ignored, so most dealers, general managers, and finance managers must figure out these aspects in real time, on the job.

Follow along with fictional insurance agency owner Jim Wakefield as he fights to keep his struggling small business afloat. Slowly and surely, he discovers not only how to find more customers, but also how to retain them for the long-term through loyalty-generating marketing initiatives. During his year of eventual marketing mastery, Jim and his team bond closely as they overcome significant odds to reach a point of growth and sustainability.

How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer results, at near double the cost of any other developed country - such that legendary seer Warren Buffett calls the Medical Industrial Complex "the tapeworm of American economic competitiveness"?

TAKEN CAPTIVE is sure to become the industry s leading resource for providing basic education and expert guidance on using captive insurance companies in alternative-risk-financing strategies. TAKEN CAPTIVE answers the following questions: What is a captive? Why form a captive? What are the different types and structures of captives? Which domiciles are best? What are the tax implications? What are the risks associated with forming and operating a captive? What are the steps involved with forming a captive? Is a feasibility study necessary?

Life is unpredictable, but you can set yourself up for success by being prepared. It's essential to make sure that your family has protection against catastrophic expenses with life insurance coverage—no matter the size of your plan!

The superwealthy in America have been using the insurance industry as their own personal piggy bank since the start of the industrial revolution. When you do it right, you can use this same practice to protect your money all the way until retirement. This is more than just a garbage insurance strategy. This is about investing your money in a way that the fat cats on Wall Street don't like. It's low risk, high reward.

Financial Self-Defense provides the listener a complete step-by-step introduction on the practical and effective strategies they can take to insulate every type of asset from losses due to lawsuits, bankruptcy, divorce, tax problems, foreclosure, and other financial disasters. The audiobook also demonstrates the need for defensive planning and how defensive planning can be advantageously integrated with estate, tax, investment, and other financial planning objectives.

Dealing with the aftermath of property damage—whether from fire, flood, or storm—can be an overwhelming experience. In these moments of crisis, having the knowledge and preparation to handle an insurance claim effectively is crucial. This book is written to help homeowners navigate the complex and often confusing world of property damage claims, providing you with practical steps for safeguarding your home, preparing for potential losses, and maximizing your insurance benefits.