Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

It’s easier to get a policy than it had been in the past, and knowing some key steps can help the process go smoothly ...

Only a few years ago, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the life and annuity insurance industry believed that the direct-to-consumer channel would be a salvation — and that agents would ...

Discover the key traits that top insurance agents need for success. Improve your skills and enhance your career in insurance ...

Ask your agent which type of life insurance, term or permanent, best suits your needs. Confirm with your agent if your policy offers living benefits, like access to cash value or critical illness ...

Life insurance[1] and annuity products[2] are experiencing rising demand as a combination of market and demographic trends push more financial advisors, insurance brokers and bankers to talk to their ...

The leadership team of a life insurance agency has gathered for its quarterly planning meeting. Their topic for today: How to help agents increase production across the various lines of business. Of ...

The legal and regulatory scheme is set up in favor of life insurance companies to the detriment of the agents and customers. The imbalance of duties imposed upon a life insurance agent in the sale of ...

For many insurance agents, a day at the office often does not go as planned. The goal of any insurance agent is to spend the majority of time bringing in new business, a considerable amount of time ...