For life insurers, Fed’s rate hike is small step on a long road

December 28, 2015 by Warren S. Hersch

The Federal Reserve’s decision to boost short-term interest rates raises an intriguing question among industry-watchers: To what degree might the rate hike impact life insurers’ investments and product orientation in 2016?

The short answer: not much. But if short- and long-term interest rates continue to rise gradually over a period of years, life insurers’ cash flow and profitability should measurably improve. And that could translate to more attractive products for life insurance sales professionals and their clients. Click HERE to read

Originally Posted at LifeHealthPro on December 24, 2015 by Warren S. Hersch.