“After-death” ad puts focus on life insurance
Aviva’s ad, starring Paul Whitehouse, co-incides with research showing how few families have life insurance. But despite the scare tactics, does everyone need it? It’s a scene of chaos many of us will recognise. A family are packing to go on holiday, and everyone is rushing around grabbing the last few bits and pieces. The “dad” character, played by comedian Paul Whitehouse, tells viewers he has …
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Life Insurers Sue Countrywide, And Allege “Massive Fraud” In Mortgage Sales
Just another taste of the legal worries that will keep Brian Moynihan’s lawyers busy putting out mortgage related fires. A group of life insurance companies has sued Countrywide alleging massive mortgage fraud.
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Preparing now for the long term
Most of the 8 million people who have long-term care insurance started their policies between the ages of 55 and 64, according to the industry group American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. [...] the policies are being marketed to a younger audience than in the 1980s, when they first came on the market, according to Mary Beth Hofmeister, a certified financial planner and vice president …
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