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® The Secondary Market for Life Insurance is a global market with a variety of institutional investors. It is comprised of private equity, pension funds, reinsurers and global banks. In a life-settlement transaction, a policyholder sells an existing policy for an amount higher than the cash surrender value, but less than the […]
get a secondary opinion® The Secondary Market has become a safe and regulated environment for policy owners to liquidate insurance policies that are no longer necessary due to changes in estate tax law. Many people are looking for new ways to enhance their current financial plan, and one new alternative is the Term Transformer. This […]
get a secondary opinion® With an increasingly aging population, the Secondary Market’s ability to quickly generate liquidity from unneeded insurance policies is becoming more relevant each day. To explore the benefits of the Secondary Market, seniors can get a SMV®, Secondary Market Valuation, on their policies through their advisors. With an SMV® advisors have valuable […]
get a secondary opinion® The Secondary Market has changed the way we think about life insurance and planning, and cannot be overlooked for a family, individual or business entity who are contemplating any change in a life insurance policy. Before the emergence of the Secondary Market for life insurance, individuals with impaired health were unable […]
get a secondary opinion® Ashar’s proprietary SMV®, Secondary Market Valuation, is a unique analysis performed by Ashar Group to assess the fair market value of a life insurance or annuity asset for planning purposes. How does this help your customers?
get a secondary opinion® A life settlement is a financial transaction that enables a policy owner to appraise and sell their life insurance policy. Similar to a piece of real estate or other valuable assets, the client can sell their policy to a third party for an amount higher than the cash surrender value, but […]
get a secondary opinion® Real Estate and Life Insurance/Annuities have a lot in common. More than you might imagine. Both are valuable assets, both have a market value that can be hidden from view until evaluated, and both respond to the forces of supply and demand. Most importantly, if you decided to sell your home, […]
get a secondary opinion® Clients rely on trusted professionals to provide objective guidance and recommendations. Many times you are required to make decisions that are in your clients' best interests during an emotional time in their life. We understand the importance of serving your clients, protecting your reputation, and growing the assets of all parties.
get a secondary opinion® Now we come to the determination of whether it’s time to consider a life settlement. This is something you can quickly determine by taking a Policy Value Quiz. It’s a quick 7-question screening tool that will help you determine if a life insurance policy may qualify for a Secondary Market Solution. […]
