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What the Advisor Should Know about the Living Benefits of a Life Insurance Policy 1 Credit 1 Credit

Feb 28, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT

What the Advisor Should Know about the Living Benefits of a Life Insurance Policy 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    February, 2025

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    Finance

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Feb 28, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • To discuss the concept of life insurance as an asset class.
  • To inspect the other little-known living benefits of a life-ins policy.
  • To analyze how you or a client can benefit from using the 4 ‘living benefits’.
  • To analyze how to take advantage of the tax-favored strategies of a life insurance policy.

Course Overview

While everyone is aware of and can provide several examples of the many uses of the ‘Death Benefits’ of a Life Insurance policy, the same cannot be said of the various ‘Living Benefits’ of a Life Insurance policy. The major reason people buy life insurance is so that when they die, their family, business partners, or other beneficiaries will receive a check from the insurer. Most are also aware that the proceeds from a life policy can be received as income & estate tax-free if set up properly.

Unfortunately, however, most people view life insurance as a stodgy document that you buy and put in a file drawer, only to be looked at when the insured passes away. That thinking worked up to the early 1980s when there were only two types of life insurance, Term & Whole Life. Then in 2010 with the passage of the Pension Protection Act, the concept of combining life Ins and long-term care coverage came into being and this further developed the need for professionals to become familiar with the new ‘Living Benefits’ of a typical life Insurance policy.

This CPE course will focus on the fact that life insurance is also an ‘Asset Class’ that can in addition to providing a death benefit for its beneficiaries, can also provide significant living benefits to an insured/owner while they are alive.

Four specific types of living benefits can be enjoyed by those aware of and able to take advantage of them. Unfortunately, only a small number of policy owners and their advisors are aware of the current living benefits available in a life insurance policy today. These benefits that we’ll discuss are capable of providing so much more than just a death benefit.

Key Topics Covered: 

  • Matching & selecting a death or living benefit
  • Problems in the long-term care ins industry 
  • Pension protection act impacts life & LTCI Insurance & Annuities

This CPE Finance Webinar on insurance will help you to understand the basics of life insurance!

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Risk management planning (incl. Life Insurance) for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Gift And Estate Planning for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Life Insurance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Gift And Estate Planning for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Life Insurance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Life Insurance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Risk Management and Insurance Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 314432) 1 CE Approved
Personal Financial Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Life Insurance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Life Insurance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Life Insurance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Life Insurance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Advanced

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Henry Montag

Henry Montag | CFP

Managing Partner, The TOLI Center East

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As Managing Partner of The TOLI Center East, the primary focus is on helping clients, including individuals, CPAs, attorneys, and advisors, gain a clear understanding of their life insurance portfolios—whether owned individually or within a trust. The firm identifies widespread misconceptions about policy guarantees and educates clients on the risks associated with non-guaranteed life insurance, especially given industry shifts and declining interest rates. This education and evaluation are critical, as many policies may expire earlier than expected due to insufficient premium funding and lack of effective policy oversight.


Recognizing life insurance as both an asset class and a strategic tool, The TOLI Center East provides independent consultative evaluations, risk management, and policy administration. The firm works to maximize both living and death benefits for insureds and beneficiaries and is known for its expertise, trusted guidance, and best-in-class educational resources—reflected in national media, industry publications, and client testimonials.

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Enjoyed this video which was educational. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Appreciated the handout and will use as a future reference. This was the first time I have taken CE courses through myCPE.

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Wow! Lots of great information in this course. I'm sure the topic goes MUCH deeper. I'll be looking for more of this instructor's classes to take.

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