Don’t think about indexed universal life insurance as a “stock alternative” as IULs are a type of life-insurance policy.

Indexed universal life insurance (IUL) is a type of permanent life insurance designed for people who want lifelong coverage, adjustable premium payments and the ability to choose how their policy’s ...

Many options are available when planning for retirement. Two popular options are life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs) and indexed universal life (IUL) insurance. Both offer a blend of life ...

Indexed Universal Life (IUL) attracts its share of criticism. Most naysayers focus their disapproval on how IU is sold rather than the structure of the IUL policy. Yet, soon, I foresee a dramatic ...

WASHINGTON – A coalition of three large insurance companies is urging the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to act promptly to adopt a realistic regulation governing the ...

As a form of permanent life insurance, indexed universal life (IUL) insurance includes a death benefit and a cash value component. However, instead of earning interest at a fixed rate, the funds in ...

These complex products tie cash value growth to the performance of an index, but it’s important to understand the limitations and risks Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance combines life insurance coverage with the opportunity to accumulate cash value linked to the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500. Investors ...