Archive for December, 2005

Kansas Splits Settlement by Western & Southern Life Over Race-Based Underwriting

Kansas is among several states slated to share in a $400,000 multistate regulatory settlement by Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. in connection with a market conduct exam that revealed past discriminatory underwriting practices. Despite the settlement announced by the Kansas Department of Insurance on Dec. 19, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger said, concerns linger.”I […]

Which type of insurance meets your needs?

Last time I touched on the need for life insurance and a personalized plan. Today, let’s take a look at some of the products.Life plans come in two broad categories: term and permanent.Term insurance is the plan most people think of when thinking of life insurance as it only pays a death benefit and has […]

Forethought Life Insurance Company Rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best

PRNewswire — Forethought Life Insurance Company (”Forethought”) announced today that its Best’s Rating of A (Excellent) was affirmed by A.M. Best Company, based on their opinion of Forethought’s financial strength.The rating assigned to Forethought Life Insurance Company reflects its leading market presence within the preneed life insurance industry and enhanced distribution capabilities. Also factoring into […]