Crump Insights

As we conclude Life Insurance Awareness Month and look ahead to the closing stretch of 2021, we bring together some of the top minds in underwriting to set the record straight on the pandemic, and highlight opportunities thanks to accelerated underwriting. Joining us in this episode: Chris Cook- Senior Vice President & Head of Underwriting, Crump Gene Zimmerlink- Head of Life Underwriting &amp...

It's a cliche because it's true: The only thing constant is change, and nowhere is that more appropriate than estate planning. With a new administration and enormous deficit spending throughout the pandemic, President Biden and Congress are already looking for ways to pay for it. They'll likely start with corporations, and then the attention will turn to taxing "the rich",...

Annuity sales are up thanks to rising rates, inflation- whether or not it's transitory, and the need for guaranteed income solutions. The annuity options available today are much more consumer friendly than they were a decade ago, allowing liquidity, flexibility and death benefits. In this episode, Crump's Director of Annuity Sales Brendan Connerton gives us a market update and shares th...

What we as an industry refer to as disability insurance is more appropriately defined as "income replacement" for our clients. Conversations often start over life insurance needs, but statistically speaking, there's a much greater need for the income replacement that disability insurance provides. How can you introduce this to your clients- particularly business owners? And what sho...

For many business owners, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 dramatically reduced their tax exposure. And in spite of the pandemic, many industries experienced record year in 2020, particularly in real estate and certain manufacturing sectors. With the potential for higher taxes on the horizon, now is the time to share executive benefit strategies with your business owner clients. In this episode,...

Let's face it: The insurance industry has been slow to innovate and implement digital change. But COVID changed that, and the investment that Crump and carrier partners made in digital solutions prior to the pandemic paid off for financial advisors, and more importantly, their clients. Now, it's easier than ever to transact business, freeing up time to spend with your current relationshi...

The LTCI market continues to evolve, and the ability to blend long term care insurance into annuity products offers clients a powerful new asset to offset the rising costs of care. November is Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Month, so it's an ideal time to reconnect with clients who were declined or failed to acquire LTCI in the past. In this episode, Rick Stewart, Director of Crump's...