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How to Find a Reliable Life Settlement Broker

Published Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by bloggerblognet4542 | E-mail this post

The life settlement industry has been surging lately. In addition to structured life settlements which result from personal injury judgments, there is a growing life insurance settlement industry as well. This began in the 1980s with what were called viatical settlements. In this type of settlement, aids or cancer patients with very short life expectancies were approached by investors who offered them lump sum cash buyouts of their life insurance policies. Their life insurance policy was going to do them no good once they died, but the immediate cash could provide treatment and comfort in their remaining years. The lump sum payment, of course, was much less than the value of the policy giving the investor a nice profit once the original owner expired.

Recently, this same concept has moved to a less predatory area of targeting policy holders over 65 years old who have insufficient retirement income, but large insurance policies that will pay upon their deaths. Investment brokers offer to buy out these policies as well, although the average life expectancy might be 15 more years. Although this is a longer time period then the terminally ill of the viatical settlement, the fact is the policy holder will die sooner or later, and the investor will recoup a large return.

If you are seeking a life settlement broker, you need to utilize all of the tools that you would use to find a type of investment advisor. The life settlement industry is beginning to come under regulation, but this process is not complete. There was a recent case in New York State where a life settlement broker and an insurance company were indicted for fraud. In this case, the insurance company was working with the broker who paid a commission. This money was lost to the policy holder who received far less than he should have for his life settlement.

The solution to the problem of finding a reliable broker is simple. Investigate and research the potential broker completely, and shop around quite a bit before signing any contracts or accepting any cash. This is common sense when such important matters and large amounts of cash are involved. The danger is that many people think to cash in on life settlements because of pressing cash needs, and the dishonest broker is certainly going to be the one waving cash in front of you faster than anyone else. Regardless of how badly your need, you must take the time to make sure you are dealing with a broker with a good reputation and is one who is giving you the best return and service. It is a life altering choice, and deserves to be done with utmost care.

Natalie Aranda writes on finance and insurance. The life settlement industry has been surging lately. In addition to structured life settlements which result from personal injury judgments, there is a growing life insurance settlement industry as well. This began in the 1980s with what were called viatical settlements. In this type of settlement, aids or cancer patients with very short life expectancies were approached by investors who offered them lump sum cash buyouts of their life insurance policies.

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