Is Life Insurance Your Client’s Greatest Asset? A life insurance policy can have a monetary value on the Secondary Market that far outshines its cash surrender value. Using a SMV®, Secondary Market Valuation, can help you determine the actual fair market value of a policy for your client. And finding previously unknown monetary value not […]
In an extremely competitive insurance landscape, protecting the client by ensuring they get fair market value in a Life Settlement should be the foremost priority in any advisor’s mind. Yet far too often, unsuspecting clients and their advisors are taken advantage of when they knowingly participate in a process that does not secure the fair […]
get a secondary opinion® It’s not uncommon that policies issued years ago can outlive their original purpose. There are also times when more modern products are available. Situations such as nearing the end of a conversion period for Term policies, or the challenges of underfunded policies, may result in a senior exploring the life settlement […]
get a secondary opinion® People are living longer and pensions are becoming a thing of the past. The Life Settlement option has emerged as a viable option when it becomes clear to the adult-children or the senior that they are outliving their savings and in need of liquidity to maintain their lifestyle for years to […]
get a secondary opinion® It’s not unusual to hear about a policyholder who abandons or cashes in their life insurance policy without first checking for its fair market value. If they had appraised their policy, many would have found out that it could have been worth far more in the Secondary Market than what they […]
get a secondary opinion® As advisors first and foremost, we all want to serve with commitment and compassion in helping all parties involved in the consideration of a life settlement. That includes making it easy for advisors to learn about the secondary market, so you can help your clients make smart decisions, protect their independence […]
get a secondary opinion® There are many factors involved when making this big decision, but if other options aren’t readily available, a cash settlement in the secondary market can be a significant source of needed income. The Ashar SMV®, Secondary Market Valuation, can help you determine if your client’s policy has value beyond the cash […]
get a secondary opinion® The Ashar Group’s team is widely considered one of the most respected and technically proficient in the industry. You’ll find our approach to the transaction process robust, abiding by all applicable state regulations and privacy requirements, while always protecting the best interest of the policy owner throughout the entire negotiation process. […]
get a secondary opinion® As a trusted advisor, have you discussed alternative ways to fund long-term care (LTC) for your clients or their loved ones? With an aging population, the harsh reality is that a majority of Americans will need long-term care, assisted living, or homecare. Many clients in their 50-60’s cannot prepare for their […]
get a secondary opinion® The Secondary Market for Life Insurance is a global market with a variety of institutional investors. It’s primarily comprised of private equity firms, pension funds, hedge funds, reinsurers, and global banks. In a life-settlement transaction, a policyholder sells an existing life insurance policy to an institutional investor for a lump sum […]
