Life Settlement News

Limited seating is still available for Fasano Associates’ 6th Annual Life Settlement Conference - to be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Fasano’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The life settlement market is now ten years old and the news is out! In recent months, the secondary market for life insurance has been the topic of articles and programs such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and ABC Nightly News among others. With this heightened awareness, consumers are reevaluating their financial choices and investors are taking a closer look at an increasingly attractive asset class.

Emmanuel Modu, head of insurance-linked securities of A.M. Best Co., is participating in the Life Settlements and Longevity Summit being held on September 30 and October 1 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York City, New York. Mr. Modu’s presentation, “Examining the Role of Rating Agencies Within a Life Settlement Securitization,” is on Thursday, October 1 at 10:45 am. Mr. Modu will also participate in a panel discussion, “Securitization of a Life Settlements Pool,” at 11:10 am on the same day – on which he will be joined by Isaac Efrat, senior managing director of Aladdin Capital, Rachel Coan, partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, Scott Willkomm, senior vice president of Coventry, and Wai-Keung Tang, founder and president of Kappa Life.

On September 17, life settlement professionals, agents, and others will enjoy an exclusive look at the preeminent membership organization leading the secondary market for life insurance. The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) will host a free webinar opening its doors to all interested parties.

A recent article in Investment News warned companies of the dangers of not investing resources into their respective compliance departments. Failure to heed that warning could cost companies more in resulting fines than the cost of any immediate investments in the retention of and education for their compliance personnel.

September 9, 2009: Fasano Associates released the Agenda for its 6th Annual Life Settlement Conference, to be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

DealFlow Media, publisher of The Life Settlements Report, will host The Life Settlements Conference, the largest independent event for investors, providers, and brokers involved in the secondary life market. The agenda features the most complete curriculum in the business with intensive programming from industry experts, and top legislators from around the country. You won’t find this education anywhere else.

As the global economy starts to show signs of a recovery, investors and their advisors are increasingly recognizing life settlements as a stable and viable asset class.

The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) invites all interested parties to a FREE webinar this Wednesday, August 26th, 2 p.m. (EDT), to experience the tools and resources available to current members on the LISA members-only website and see all that prospective members can look forward to as a full LISA member.

The month of August will offer a unique opportunity for brokers and service providers in the burgeoning market of life settlements. The Life Insurance Settlement Association is presenting a Broker Summit on August 7th and an Industry Services Forum on August 28th. Both events will be held in sunny Orlando, Fla., and feature panel discussions, an exhibitor marketplace and above all, plenty of opportunity to network.