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Better than an IUL – Is a VUL?
Explores why many consumers are never shown Variable Universal Life as an option when comparing life insurance for accumulation. Due to licensing, regulation, and compensation structures, most agents only offer fixed products like IUL or Whole Life. This article explains how modern VULs have evolved, why transparency and FINRA oversight matter, and why an independent second opinion from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst at LIR can help consumers and professionals avoid costl
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The 10 Costs of Being Sold a Bad Policy
The 10 Costs of Being Sold a Bad Policy reveals the hidden financial, tax, time, and health consequences of poorly designed life insurance. Learn why an independent second opinion from licensed life insurance analysts can prevent costly mistakes—especially during the free look period.
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Jan 104 min read


The Missing Financial Planning Piece for 2026
Now that we are in 2026, the most overlooked part of financial planning isn’t a new product—it’s reviewing what you already own. Life, annuity, disability, and long-term care policies are long-term financial contracts that often go unchecked. An independent second opinion from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst helps consumers and professionals identify risks, avoid costly mistakes, and use the Free Look Period to make informed decisions before it’s too late.
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Jan 34 min read


The Gift of An Independent Review
The Gift of An Independent Review is one of the most valuable protections consumers and professionals can give during year-end insurance sales season. With a legally required 10–30 day free look period, policyholders can review, modify, or cancel life, annuity, disability, and long-term care insurance with no penalty. An independent Licensed Life Insurance Analyst helps ensure policies are suitable, transparent, and aligned with long-term goals before it’s too late.
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Dec 27, 20254 min read


Key Findings in Life Insurance Studies by J.D. Power & Others
Life insurance and annuity products are increasingly complex, and recent J.D. Power studies confirm that many consumers do not fully understand the policies they own. With infrequent advisor communication and confusing policy statements, serious issues often go unnoticed until it’s too late. This is why consumers and professionals alike should use the free-look period and seek an independent second opinion from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst.
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Dec 20, 20254 min read


Your Employment: A Good Deal for Personal Life & Disability Insurance
Many consumers and professionals overlook how valuable employer-provided life and disability benefits can be when planning personal insurance. Before buying or being sold a policy, it’s critical to understand what coverage already exists, identify gaps, and avoid unnecessary costs. LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) partners with consumers and professionals to provide independent, fee-based second opinions from Licensed Life Insurance Analysts—ensuring your interests come first, n
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Dec 13, 20254 min read


Annuity Rescue Options and Review
Many consumers discover too late that their annuities—especially Fixed Index Annuities—underperformed due to lowered caps and unclear expectations. An independent review by a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst can reveal better options, prevent costly mistakes, and provide true annuity rescue strategies. Partner with LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) for a trusted, unbiased second opinion.
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Dec 6, 20254 min read


Buying Life Insurance in December / Year-End: Smart Move or Sales Trap?
Buying life insurance in December is often more sales pressure than real savings. Learn why year-end “deals” can mislead consumers, how age and health truly determine pricing, and why an independent second opinion from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst and LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) is essential. Protect yourself—and your clients—before buying any policy.
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Nov 29, 20254 min read


Insurance Agent Formal Lawsuit Complaint
This formal lawsuit complaint review shows how misleading IUL sales, unrealistic illustrations, and hidden risks can lead to major financial harm. It’s a clear reminder why every consumer and professional should strongly recommend an independent second opinion—ideally from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst. Cash value policies can lapse due to performance issues, making expert, conflict-free reviews essential.
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Nov 22, 20254 min read


Agents & Life Insurance Companies Can Be Sued & Be Liable
Agents and life insurance companies can be sued and be liable for misrepresentation and negligent sales practices, especially with rising IUL and premium financing lawsuits. Consumers and professionals should always get an independent second opinion from a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst. LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) provides unbiased, fiduciary policy reviews that protect clients and prevent costly mistakes before they lead to litigation.
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Nov 14, 20254 min read


Using AI to Do a Policy Review: Helpful, But Never a Replacement for a Licensed Analyst
Discover how using AI like ChatGPT or Gemini can assist in reviewing your life insurance policy — but why only a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst at LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) can provide a truly independent, fiduciary-level second opinion you can trust.
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Nov 7, 20254 min read


🎃Buyer Beware: Be Cautious and Protect Yourself from Being Sold
Buyer Beware! Learn the top 3 Halloween scares of buying life insurance — bad policies, hidden costs, and underinsurance. Discover why getting an independent second opinion from a licensed life insurance analyst at LifeInsuranceReview.com protects consumers and professionals alike.
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Oct 31, 20254 min read


Policy Charges & Expenses Page Often Not Disclosed
Most agents don’t show the Policy Charges & Expenses page — it’s not required to be included unless requested, and too technical to explain. Learn why consumers and professionals should get independent reviews from LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) before buying or recommending a policy.
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Oct 17, 20255 min read


Life Insurance Product Concepts and Illustrations Are Not Reality
Life insurance and annuity illustrations often look perfect on paper — but they’re not reality. Discover how fiduciary, fee-based reviews from California-licensed Life Insurance Analysts at LifeInsuranceReview.com protect clients and professionals from misleading projections.
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Oct 11, 20255 min read


Questions to Ask After Being Sold Life Insurance
Learn the 5 key questions to ask after being sold life insurance and why getting a second opinion from a licensed Life Insurance Analyst at LifeInsuranceReview.com protects both consumers and professionals from unsuitable policies.
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Oct 3, 20254 min read


"Best Interest" Training Requirement from NAIC for Annuity Product Sales
The NAIC Best Interest training requirement now applies in all states, raising the bar for annuity sales. But consumers still face complex products, conflicts of interest, and illustration risks. That’s why professionals and clients trust LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR) for independent second opinions and unbiased policy reviews.
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Sep 27, 20254 min read


IUL AG 49 Illustration Regulations AG49-A, AG49-B, Soon AG49-C
Did you know that most Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies fall far short of their original projections? Since their launch in 1997, IULs have been sold as powerful cash value accumulation and death benefit tools—but the reality often doesn’t match the glossy illustrations.
That’s why state regulators keep revising Actuarial Guideline 49 (AG 49). First introduced in 2015, it became AG 49-A in 2020, then AG 49-B in 2023—with AG 49-C already on the horizon. Each new version
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Sep 12, 20253 min read


The Life Insurance Review (LIR) Challenge!
Life Insurance Awareness Month: Get a second independent review by a licensed life insurance analyst agency today! When it comes to life...
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Sep 5, 20254 min read


Don’t Be Sold by Mere Concepts and Strategies: Why Independent Life Insurance Review Matters
Life insurance is sold by focusing on concepts, which often leads to people overlooking the specific product details
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Aug 29, 20253 min read


What is a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst – and Why Work With One
Most people buy life insurance from an agent or broker, but for complex policies like IUL, Whole Life, and VUL, the smarter choice may be a Licensed Life Insurance Analyst. Unlike sales-driven professionals, analysts provide objective, fee-based reviews, aligning your policies with financial and estate planning goals. At LifeInsuranceReview.com (LIR), clients gain unbiased expertise to protect their wealth and future.
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Aug 22, 20255 min read

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