prepaid funerals

Life Insurer’s Council Reports on Preneed Sales

By Funeral Director Daily / August 28, 2018 /

In two different articles that you can find here and here, the Life Insurance Council (LIC) reported on the results of their study of 2017 Preneed activity.  The study found mixed results in that annual premiums for preneed life insurance was $1.3 billion – down 3% from 2016.  The study also found that multi-pay policies…

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Assurant Reports Higher Preneed Profits

By Funeral Director Daily / August 13, 2018 /

Assurant reported their 2nd Quarter results last week.  You can read their report here. The worldwide conglomerate operating in the insurance and warranty business has one of its three business segments that operates in what they call “Global Preneed”.  That is the part of the company that we at Funeral Director Daily like to review.…

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Great Western earns Credit Rating Upgrade

By Funeral Director Daily / May 1, 2018 /

Earlier this year we told you of the acquisition of pre-need provider Great Western Insurance Company by the American Enterprise Group of Des Moines, Iowa.  As of April 25, 2018, A.M. Best has completed their ratings on Great Western Insurance Company post acquisition. A.M. Best has upgraded, in a report you can read here, the…

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