Universal life sales revive, but excess premiums still weak

After taking a hit during the crisis, universal life insurance sales are regaining ground thanks to growing investor and…

HEALTH | May 12 2010 04:06PM
Universal life shows stronger vital signs

Universal life insurance premiums may have continued their freefall in Q2 2009, but many insurers think the worst is ove…

HEALTH | September 26 2009 07:30PM
Universal life investments in freefall

New premium sales in universal life insurance declined between 2007 and 2008. The recession and stock market volatility …

HEALTH | May 12 2009 08:12PM
Manulife restricts access to some universal life insurance options

In a memo to advisors on March 19, Manulife Financial announced that it will be restricting the ability of those insured…

HEALTH | April 26 2009 08:33PM
Tax Free Savings Accounts expected to take some deposits away from universal life

In the past, those who had already maximized their RRSPs sometimes used universal life insurance (UL) policies to shelte…

HEALTH | September 13 2008 08:40PM
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Comparison of the main characteristics of universal life, tax free savings accounts (TFSAS) and RRSPS

Comparison of the main characteristics of universal life, tax free savings accounts (TFSAS) and RRSPS CharacteristicU…

LIFE INSURANCE | August 21 2008 07:36PM
Fund of fund products gain ground in universal life

There is a growing appetite among investors for fund of funds within universal life policies. In the past few years, the…

LIFE INSURANCE | May 18 2008 01:54PM