September is Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM)

By on August 31 2011 | Life Insurance | Leave a comment

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.  This is a promotion “tool” but one that everyone should at least consider. That is, ask the questions, do you need life insurance, or if you have it, are the people you want to protect adequately covered?  Think about other family members and inquire if they have life insurance […]

Insurance Actuary Defined

By on July 29 2011 | Glossaries, Health Insurance Glossary | Leave a comment

An actuary is a mathematician in the insurance field. They are responsible for calculating premiums, developing plans and defining underwriting risk. A person who is an actuary by training or collage degree can work as an insurance company “underwriter”. This is the person that evaluates the risk in taking on a new policy for the […]

BMI & Personal Weight

By on July 28 2011 | Health Insurance Glossary | Leave a comment

What is BMI (Body Mass Index)? How is it calculated and what use is it to me and Insurance companies? BMI is a number based on a person’s weight and height that provides a way to estimate the effect of weight on health. The higher the BMI, the greater the risk of diseases such as […]

Life Insurance Reality Check

By on November 1 2010 | Life Insurance | Leave a comment

Insurance Fundamentals 101 September was life insurance awareness month, so if you haven’t already, you should do a check up on your life and disability/long term care insurance.  Just think of it like doing standard maintains on your car. See the worksheet on page 5 of this 8 page pdf, “What You Need to Know About […]

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