Q1 - Volume 3, No. 1 - February 2006
In This Issue:
Want to Increase Your Knowledge About Life Settlements? Don't Miss Our March 15 Web Seminar Presented by Scott Kirby
Our Application Forms & Marketing Tools Are Now Available Through the iPipeline Network
Company Surpasses 5-Year Milestone
Introducing the "Premium Optimization Plan "
Women Over 70 Are Discovering Life Settlements
Conning Research Releases New Study on Life Settlement Industry
CPAs: Working With Other Professionals for the Benefit of the Senior Client
 
Marketing Tips from Marlene Frith, Marketing Director

Develop Your Referral Network



Advertising Compliance: Tips From Tom Offutt, Compliance Officer

What Agents Should Know.



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Directly from Seniors

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This newsletter is intended for professional advisors only. Proceeds from a life settlement may be taxable. Professional tax advice is recommended.
Dear Associate

Want to Increase Your Knowledge About Life Settlements? Don't Miss Our March 15 Web Seminar Presented by Scott Kirby

Agents and financial professionals who are motivated to improve their knowledge about life settlements have an opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most experienced professionals. Scott Kirby, co-president of Advanced Settlements, will share his knowledge about the industry's growth and discuss best practices in handling life settlement transactions. Register for Seminar.

Our Application Forms & Marketing Tools Are Now Available Through the iPipeline Network
Insurance agents now have access to our application forms and marketing tools through the iPipeline electronic distribution network. iPipeline provides insurance companies and distributors with point of sale tools enabling producers to market, sell and transact insurance faster. Read article.

Company Surpasses 5-Year Milestone
Advanced Settlements, Inc. opened its doors in December 2000 with fewer than five employees and has grown to nearly 50 employees today. Since the company's inception, we have processed numerous life settlement transactions totaling more than $2 billion in policy face value. In the 12-month period ending December 2005, life settlement offers generated by Advanced Settlements provided seniors with $127 million in excess of their policies' cash surrender values.

Introducing the "Premium Optimization Plan "
Agents and financial planners working with affluent seniors are incorporating premium financing options within their life insurance solutions for clients seeking additional insurance coverage. Our "Premium Optimization Plan" helps simplify the process for agents while providing affluent seniors with premium financing solutions to meet their insurability objectives. Read article.

Women Over 70 Are Discovering Life Settlements
The February 20 issue of National Underwriter, which highlighted the insurance needs of women, carried an article we authored regarding the application of life settlements for senior women. Our article focused on the fact that changes in family dynamics, such as the death of a spouse or a divorce, can present a new set of challenges for senior women -- especially as it relates to decisions regarding in-force life insurance policies owned by either spouse. Read article.

Conning Research Releases New Study on Life Settlement Industry
In January 2006, Conning Research & Consulting, Inc. released its new study entitled: "Life Settlements - The Concept Catches On." The study surveys the current characteristics of the industry; discusses drivers and inhibitors to growth; reports on the life insurance industry's reaction; evaluates insurable interest issues; and provides an industry outlook. Read article.

CPAs: Working With Other Professionals for the Benefit of the Senior Client
Over the past year we have witnessed a more collaborative or interdisciplinary approach to life settlements as CPAs, estate planning attorneys, financial planners and agents incorporate life settlements within their practice management for high net worth seniors. Working together as a team for the benefit of the senior client is always an effective strategy that supports the win-win value proposition for both the senior and the senior's team of advisors. Read our article published in the January 3, 2006 issue of CPA Insider summarizing the state of the industry and how CPAs are becoming more involved. Go to CPA Insider article.

ABOUT US: Advanced Settlements, Inc. is an industry leader in the life settlement marketplace and works with more than 20 institutional funders to obtain the highest possible offer for each client's policy. The company has transacted more than $2 billion in policy face value, and is a licensed broker or producer in all states where regulated, except Montana. AT LEFT: Co-Presidents Kirby, McNealy and Ganovsky.

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