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Alan Lavine

Alan Lavine is a contributing writer to REP. and author of some 15 books on investments and insurance. He also writes a column for Dow Jones Marketwatch's "Retirement Weekly."

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The Big Data Dive for Life Insurance
The Big Data Dive for Life Insurance
Jan 21, 2014
If your clients need life insurance, they don’t always have to wait for the results of invasive medical tests. New policies can be turned around within days, regardless of complexity, according to an analysis by...
Term Insurance Comes Under Fire
Term Insurance Comes Under Fire
Dec 17, 2013
Four out of five advisors sell term life insurance to their clients. But as terms get shorter and renewal rates trend upwards, clients may be better off buying whole life instead
Overcoming Insurance Reluctance
Overcoming Insurance Reluctance
Sep 17, 2013
Who needs insurance? For many clients, it’s a subject too easily deferred or ignored. By understanding the emotional barriers, advisors can help clients make the rational decisions.
Do Your Clients Have Insurable Interest?
Do Your Clients Have Insurable Interest?
Aug 20, 2013
State regulators and insurance companies are paying extra attention to the issue of insurable interest, and advisors better be careful in writing life insurance policies.
Insurance Strategies to Build Wealth
Insurance Strategies to Build Wealth
Jul 16, 2013
When it comes to life insurance, rarely does one size fit all. So why not tailor a policy to fit your client’s investment and estate plans?
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