MIB Life Index Reports U.S. Life Insurance Activity Up Slightly in March
U.S. application activity for individually underwritten life insurance was up slightly in March, +0.6% year-over-year all ages combined, according to the MIB Life Index . The modest uptick is more earnest than at first glance, given its year-over-year juxtaposition against the +2.4% percent increase for March 2010.

Cash in your policy
While this may be the easiest step, consider why you got life insurance in the first place, says Kirk Okumura, adjunct professor of financial planning at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. If you're the main breadwinner with young children to support or you do not want to burden your survivors with your final expenses related to dying, this may not be the best option.

Advisor Quickly Completes 3-State Life Insurance Buy with Paperless System
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A financial advisor and his client receive quick service on a life insurance purchase, thanks to technology and strong home office support.

How to Avoid Taxes on Life Insurance (The Tax Guy)
With some advance planning, you and your heirs can be better off.