Unprecedented. Tragic. Unimaginable. And, ironically, sometimes even boring. Those are just a few of the adjectives to describe our recent world. But there’s another adjective we should think about: Prepared. Beyond the obvious stockpiling (toilet paper and hand sanitizer come to mind), COVID 19 exposed other unexpected holes in our... Read more →

Originally published by Life Happens, June 16, 2020, and written by Faisa Stafford. For the last decade, Life Happens and LIMRA have come together to understand the “financial pulse” of consumers as part of the annual Insurance Barometer Study. This year’s study reviews 10 years of consumer data on life... Read more →

Originally published by Life Happens, July 10, 2020, and written by Amanda Austin. COVID-19 has led families to cancel travel plans, get (semi!) comfortable with homeschooling kids and deal with all kinds of other inconveniences. As if that weren’t enough, it’s also making many families take a closer look at... Read more →

You know you need life insurance. At this point, you may have planned out what kind of policy is best for you and have calculated how much insurance your loved ones need to not only cover your final expenses but also to live without your income. The final question to... Read more →

During a holiday when we traditionally celebrate our love for others, one could argue that something like life insurance doesn’t usually come to mind as the perfect gift. But if you think about it more carefully, is there a better, more long-lasting way to show the depth of your affection... Read more →

Life is unpredictable, but you and your loved ones can be prepared for the inevitable regardless of the “hows” or “whys”. Life insurance is increasingly important to protect the financial security of dependents, yet there are so many who have little or no coverage. According to the most recent 2019... Read more →

Life is unpredictable, but you and your loved ones can be prepared for the inevitable regardless of the how’s or why’s. Life insurance is increasingly important to protect the financial security of dependents, yet there are so many who have little or no coverage. Top three questions you need to... Read more →

Welcome to the New York State Bar Association Insurance Program! The New York State Bar Association Insurance Program has helped to protect NYSBA members and their law firms for over 50 years. Today, the NYSBA Insurance Program offers 13 firm and personal coverage solutions to help safeguard members’ professional reputation,... Read more →

Do you think you are too young to need a life insurance policy? Too old? Are you single and/or without dependents? Life Insurance is important for all age groups, though for different reasons. Let’s break it down by generation: Millennials: Only 52% of Millennials have life insurance, according to the... Read more →

Do I need life insurance once I retire? Just because you’re retired doesn’t necessarily mean you’re financially sound. Think of all the different scenarios that may still be applicable: You may have been required to retire early; you may have had investments that have gone sour and haven’t had time... Read more →