The Role of AI in Life Settlement Valuations

The role of AI in life settlement valuations is transforming how policies are assessed, priced, and transacted within the viatical and life settlements markets. Traditionally, underwriting and policy valuation relied on manual assessments, actuarial tables, and extensive human-driven analysis. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are streamlining these processes, leading to faster, more accurate, and …See More

How Do Life Settlement Investors Determine Life Expectancy?

When considering the purchase of a life insurance policy through life settlements or viatical settlements, one critical factor that shapes investment decisions is life expectancy. How do life settlement investors determine life expectancy? In these transactions, life expectancy is estimated by third-party life expectancy report providers who employ physicians that evaluate existing medical records. This …See More

How Investors Value Your Life Insurance

If you’re considering selling a life insurance policy, understanding how investors value your life insurance can help you navigate the process and potentially secure a higher payout. Life insurance policies are valued based on factors that indicate the potential profitability for investors, who typically aim to balance risk with return. From life expectancy and policy …See More

Who Buys Life Insurance?

When people think about life insurance, they often view it as a way to provide financial protection for loved ones. However, there is also a market where existing life insurance policies can be bought and sold. But who buys life insurance policies once they are in place? Life settlement buyers and viatical settlement purchasers purchase …See More

Why Would a Company Buy Your Life Insurance Policy?

“Why would a company buy your life insurance policy?” is often one of the first questions we’re asked. Unlike traditional investments tied to the stock market or interest rates, the value of a life settlement is largely independent of market fluctuations. Instead, it hinges on factors such as the insured individual’s life expectancy, the type …See More

Can I Buy Life Insurance Policies from the Secondary Market?

Buying life insurance policies in the secondary market for insurance is not a suitable investment for most individual investors. Investors should only transact with someone who is licensed in viatical settlements. While the returns can be excellent, life settlements also carry significant risk. Suitable accredited investors include individuals with a high net worth and institutions with strong financial backing.