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News and perspective on the life settlement industry from SGI.

How Long Does a Life Settlement Take?
If you’re considering selling your life insurance policy, you may be wondering, how long does a life settlement take? A life settlement typically takes about 2–3 months to complete, although some transactions may close sooner and more complicated cases can take longer. The timeline depends on several factors, including how

Life Settlement Broker vs Provider
Understanding the difference between a life settlement broker vs provider is important when deciding how to sell a life insurance policy. Both can be involved in life settlement transactions, but they serve very different roles. A provider works directly with policy owners and purchases or facilitates the purchase of qualifying policies, while a broker represents the policy owner

Do I Qualify for a Life Settlement?
If you own a life insurance policy that you no longer need, want, or can afford, you may be asking, do I qualify for a life settlement? Qualification depends on several factors, including the insured’s age and health, the policy’s death benefit, the type of coverage, future premium requirements, and

Are Life Settlement Proceeds Taxable?
Are life settlement proceeds taxable? In many cases, at least a portion of the proceeds from selling a life insurance policy may be subject to federal income tax. The amount that may be taxable depends on factors including how much you paid into the policy, the policy’s cash surrender value,

Life Settlement for Seniors
A life settlement for seniors can provide a way to turn a life insurance policy that is no longer needed or has become too expensive into cash. Rather than surrendering the policy to the insurance company or allowing it to lapse, qualifying policy owners can sell their existing coverage for a lump