Latest News in Life Insurance – May 15, 2009
May 15, 2009 by Webmaster
Filed under Whole Life Insurance
Slain man had $238,000 in life insurance – CNEWS
12 May 2009 at 11:10am
TORONTO — An accused killer missed her boyfriend’s funeral but tried collecting his life insurance policy four days after discovering his bludgeoned body in her bed, court heard yesterday. Nicola “Nicky” Puddicombe was the sole beneficiary of slain …
Widow stood to gain 800Gs from death, officials say – Staten Island Advance
9 May 2009 at 12:01am
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The fire marshal’s wife stood to rake in nearly $800,000 from her husband’s pension and life insurance policies upon his death, two fire officials and a John Hancock Insurance representative told jurors yesterday. Janet Redmond …
Minnesota outlaws life-insurance scheme – Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal
11 May 2009 at 11:12am
Minnesota has outlawed a complicated life insurance policy targeted toward seniors. Gov. Tim Pawlenty last weekend signed a bill outlawing stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) practices, which legislative critics had termed “predatory” tactics …
Insurance planning for end of life – Cincinnati.com
7 May 2009 at 5:57pm
Life insurance agents are usually well trained in ferreting out insurance needs and presenting appropriate solutions to those needs. But agents – and, I suspect, other advisors such as attorneys, accountants, and other planners – are not as conscious …
Predatory insurance policies banned in Minnesota – Minneapolis Star Tribune
11 May 2009 at 9:17am
Elaborate life insurance schemes that can prey on elderly Minnesotans are now against the law in the state. Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Saturday signed into law a bill that outlaws so-called stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) practices. The bill …
Planning for death makes living easier – The State
9 May 2009 at 8:47pm
No one likes to talk about dying — especially when you’re 26. Unfortunately, Mary Beth Henry has experience with it. The West Columbia apartment manager’s mother died of colon cancer when she was 16. And just three weeks ago, her father died …
SHAWN BUMGARDNER: Business owners should take steps to protect … – News-He…
12 May 2009 at 10:42am
As jobs are being trimmed at large corporations, more Americans than ever have taken the plunge and are starting their own businesses. Most who own a business can tell you that being the boss entails a big “to-do” list, and making sure the …
Diane Griffey set to inherit $2 million from dead husband – News.com.au
11 May 2009 at 6:47am
Diane Griffey can collect more than $2 million Michael Griffey left her in a will after murder charges against her were dropped. Mr Griffey left his entire estate to his wife in a will he wrote in 1986. The assets when he was bludgeoned to death on …
Q&A with Dr. George Rawls – Indianapolis Star
9 May 2009 at 8:54pm
Dr. George Rawls has packed a lot into his 80 years of living. Rawls has seen many changes during those years, too, both in the medical profession and in education. He’s even been a catalyst for some of the improvements. A native of Gainesville, Fla …
Sorting out your superannuation after a break-up – News.com.au
7 May 2009 at 5:57pm
Break up and move on. That’s the advice you get from friends. But do any of them suggest that you revisit your superannuation application to make sure you don’t still have your ex named as your beneficiary? How would you feel if after your (untimely …
