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May - June, 2006 |
Vol. 1, No. 1 |
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Industry Articles
LSS continues to be one of the most published life settlement funders in the life settlement industry. Some of the most recently published articles can be found below.
To read additional industry articles, go to
www.lss-corp.com/lss-news.html. >>
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Agent's Sales Journal Survey Results
The results of an exclusive Agent's Sales Journal survey revealed some fact that might surprise industry observers: More agents would offer life settlements if they had a better understanding of the product.
To read the full text of "Life Settlements Poised for Growth," which appeared in the March 2006 issue of Agent's Sales Journal, go to PDF article. >>
Regulation of Life Settlements
As clients weigh life settlements as an option in serving long-term financial needs, agents and brokers will be faced with myriad questions about the laws surrounding this evolving industry.
To read the full text of "Emerging Regulation of Life Settlements Aims to Protect Consumers," which appeared in the April 2006 issue of California Broker, go to www.lss-corp.com/CA_Broker_April_06.pdf. >>
What’s Ahead for 2006
As market estimates predicted, 2005 proved to be a banner growth year for the life settlements industry and for brokers who used life settlements as a financial planning tool to serve their high-net-worth clients. It's important to consider how the life settlements market will evolve in 2006 and how brokers and their clients can use life settlements as a tool in developing financial planning strategies.
To read the full text of "Life Settlements Market Outlook for 2006," which appeared in the December 2005 issue of California Broker, go to:
www.lss-corp.com/CA_broker_Dec_05.pdf. >>
Life Settlements Advance as an Asset Class
As life settlements continue transforming the way wealth-management professionals serve their high-net-worth clients, the potential for securitization of this asset has garnered the interest of investors throughout the world. Hedge fund managers, in particular, are considering life settlement securitizations as a means of financial return. As a non-correlated asset class, generally independent of the stock market, life settlements are an investment with minimal gap risk.
To read the full text of "Life Settlements Advance as an Asset Class," which appeared in the Oct. 31, 2005, issue of Securitization News, go to www.lss-corp.com/securitization_news_Oct05.pdf. >>
Helping Clients Understand the Life Settlement Industry
Life settlements have become increasingly popular with seniors, who often use the cash proceeds as a means of funding annuities or other investments, supplemental retirement income, or new options in estate planning or planned giving, which may better suit their financial goals.
As clients pursue alternative solutions to long-term financial and health care needs, agents and brokers will be faced with questions regarding life settlements. Life settlement brokers and agents should understand the emerging segment of the industry, including history, terminology and the legal framework in which it conducts business.
To read the full text of "Helping Clients Understand the Life Settlement Industry," which appeared in the November 2005 issue of Agent’s Sales Journal, go to www.lss-corp.com/Agents_Sales_Jrnl_Nov05.pdf. >>
Life Settlements Developing Into a Liquid-Asset Class
Life settlements are quickly developing into a liquid-asset class as large institutional investors, particularly hedge and pension funds, continue to wade into the nascent market.
To read the full text of "Liquidity Improving for Life Settlements," which appeared in the Nov. 14, 2005, issue of Investment Dealers' Digest, go to www.lss-corp.com/Dealers_Digest_Nov05.pdf. >>
News Releases
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. Opposes Proposed Excise Tax
The valuable options life settlements provide consumers are being threatened by proposed legislation to impose an excise tax on life settlements and transactions related to the acquisition and financing of life insurance.
To read this press release, go to article. >>
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. Expands Buying Parameters
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. has the ability to price up to a 168-month, 21st Services 50th percentile life expectancy factor – among the highest life-expectancy durations in the industry.
This, combined with Life Settlement Solutions, Inc.'s recent "no maximum limit" face-value buying capacity, solidifies the company’s position as the premier source of life settlement funding.
To read this press release, go to article. >>
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. Broadens Business to Include
Kansas Brokers
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. is venturing into the life settlement business in Kansas, providing the state’s brokers with an opportunity to connect with clients and sell services.
To read the press release, go to article. >>
Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. Appoints Vice President of Marketing
Bringing nearly 20 years of life insurance and financial service experience to the life settlement industry, Kurt Gillhaus joins Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. as vice president of marketing.
Gillhaus is responsible for marketing functions for the company, including branding; promotion and distribution of Life Settlement Solutions, Inc.’s products throughout the United States; public relations; development of sales distribution networks; relationship management with all firms distributing Life Settlement Solutions, Inc.’s products; product education and training; industry promotion and education; trade publication content authoring; marketing materials; advertising; and industry convention coordination.
To read this press release, go to article. >>
Larry Simon Presents at GAIM Conference
Larry Simon, founder of Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. and a leading authority on the life settlements industry, recently discussed life settlements as an investment vehicle for hedge funds at the GAIM USA 2006 conference.
He presented on the first day of the Jan. 23-25 conference on the life settlements market, and its advantages and risks to the hedge fund investor. Simon spoke under the seminar track "Sources of Non-Correlated Alpha."
The annual conference is the largest gathering of hedge funds and their investors in the United States.
For a copy of the presentation, go to www.lss-corp.com/about-mgmt_simon.html. >>
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