AccuQuote Life Insurance Podcasts

Ric Edelman, ranked the nation's number one independent financial advisor by Barron's, interviews Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, about the benefits of life insurance, long-term care and disability insurance.

• How declaring bankruptcy affects your life insurance rate
  October 13 2010

• There are many factors that affect your life insurance rate, including personal finances and bankruptcy. In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, talks about your ability to get life insurance after declaring the different types of bankruptcy.
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• Why buy-sell agreements play an important role in business deals
  October 6 2010

• Every business owner should have an adequate life insurance plan to protect their business and their key stakeholders. In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, explains buy-sell agreements and why they play an important role in business deals.
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• Life insurance is not an investment
  September 29 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, tries to eliminate a common misconception that life insurance is an investment, because in most cases, it’s much simpler than that.
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• Byron Udell defends life insurance companies under investigation for allegedly defrauding military families
  September 22 2010

• You may have read about a hot topic in the life insurance industry – Several life insurance companies are under investigation for allegedly defrauding military families of millions. In fact, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is launching a fraud investigation into the life insurance industry for "practices that appear to have denied grieving military families and others of millions in life-insurance cash". The attorney general's office says it appears some insurers tell families of fallen military personnel that policy payouts will be placed in an interest-bearing account. But the bulk of the interest benefits the insurers, and the cash is not placed in banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, talks about this common and even useful practice.
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• September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
  September 8 2010

• September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, explains why life insurance is one of the most important purchases a family will ever make. He also talks about the benefits of conducting an annual life insurance policy review and analysis.
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• Difference between Universal and Whole life insurance
  September 1 2010

• Interested in learning more about types of permanent life insurance policies? In this podcast, Byron` Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains the difference between universal and whole life insurance.
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• AccuQuote partners with Answer Financial
  August 25 2010

• AccuQuote, a leader in providing term life insurance quotes to people across the Unites States, has recently partnered with Answer Financial, one of the largest online personal auto and home insurance agencies in the country. In this podcast, Sean Cheyney, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at AccuQuote, interviews Rob MacKethan, Head of Business Development at Answer Financial, about factors consumers need to consider when purchasing or replacing an auto insurance policy.
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• What to expect when meeting with your life insurance agent
  August 18 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about what to expect when meeting with your life insurance agent. He provides tips and suggestions to help you prepare for the day you purchase a life insurance policy.
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• Family Life Insurance Coverage
  August 11 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains the importance of family life insurance coverage and provides recommendations for the types of life insurance needed by each family member.
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• Disability Insurance
  August 4 2010

• Having the ability to work is something many of us take for granted. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about disability insurance and how it can help you ever become disabled and unable to earn an income.
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• Benefits of Signing life insurance application electronically
  July 28 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about a new technology that makes applying for life insurance easier and quicker than ever.
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• How to locate a lost life insurance policy
  July 14 2010

• Looking for a family member’s life insurance policy? In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains how to locate a lost life insurance policy.
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• Long Term Care Insurance (LTC)
  July 7 2010

• Due to advances in the medical field, people are living longer and healthier lives than ever. In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity expert, talks about the importance of long-term acre insurance.
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• Your employee life insurance benefits may not be enough
  June 30 2010

• Many employers offer their employees life insurance as a part of their overall benefits package. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains why your employee life insurance benefits may not be enough.
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• How to choose your life insurance beneficiary
  June 23 2010

• Choosing your life insurance beneficiary is a critical step in the life insurance application process. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, give some tips for choosing your life insurance beneficiary.
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• Reasons to replace an existing life insurance policy
  June 16 2010

• Buying a term life insurance policy is not a one time event. In fact, there are many benefits to reviewing your policy regularly and replacing it if you have to. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert explains the benefits of replacing an existing life insurance policy.
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• How long does the life insurance underwriting process take?
  June 9 2010

• Underwriting is a vital step in the life insurance application process. Why? Because this step determines your eligibility and rate for life insurance. In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about the underwriting process and how long it usually takes.
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• Three things older Americans need to know about life insurance
  June 2 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, reveals three things older Americans MUST know about life insurance, especially in today’s economy.
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• The cost of paying life insurance premiums annually vs. monthly
  May 26 2010

• Did you know that opting to pay your life insurance premiums in installments can cost you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of you policy? In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, reveals a simple way to save a lot of money on your life insurance, because let’s face it, we’re all looking for ways to save these days!
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• Guaranteed issue life insurance
  May 19 2010

• Sometimes life gets in the way. Meaning, we don’t have time to take a medical exam or an illness causes us to be an unfavorable candidate for traditional permanent or term life insurance coverage. Luckily, there are alternative options. In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about guaranteed issue life insurance and how it works.
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• Final expense life insurance
  May 12 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about final expense life insurance. He explains what it is, who needs it and the benefits of this type of life insurance coverage.
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• Do recent college grads need life insurance?
  April 28 2010

• Parents, homeowners and retirees aren’t the only ones who need life insurance. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, reveals why recent college graduates need life insurance too.
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• Applying for life insurance during pregnancy
  April 21 2010

• One of the number one reasons a person needs life insurance is to support their young children, but can a woman apply during her pregnancy or does she have to wait until the child is born? In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, gets to the bottom of this very important topic.
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• Reinstating a lapsed life insurance policy
  April 14 2010

• Letting your life insurance policy lapse or cancel is risky, especially if you have a family to support financially. However, sometimes people don’t even realize that their policy has lapsed or is on the verge of lapsing. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about what to do if your life insurance policy has lapsed and ways you may be able to reinstate it.
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• Review your life insurance if you recently became widowed or divorced
  April 7 2010

• Times change and so do your life insurance needs. Losing a loved one often means making a change in your existing life insurance policy. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about why it’s important to review your life insurance policy if you recently became divorced or widowed.
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• What are accelerated death benefits and how do they work?
  March 31 2010

• There are various ways to collect proceeds from a life insurance policy. One of those ways is through an accelerated death benefit. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, defines accelerated death benefits and explains how they work when it comes to collecting a life insurance policy’s death benefit.
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• How much life insurance is enough?
  March 24 2010

• Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains how much life insurance coverage is enough to keep your family financially protected when you’re no longer around.
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• Who needs life insurance?
  March 17 2010

• Did you know that almost everyone, no matter what age or class, can benefit from having a life insurance policy? It’s true. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, reveals who needs life insurance and why.
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• Taking on new debt increases the need for more life insurance
  March 10 2010

• Debt is something that many Americans are familiar with. In fact, living with a debt is just simply a way of life for some people. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains why taking on new debt increases the need for more life insurance.
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• Online multi-carrier brokerage firms vs. local life insurance agents
  February 24 2010

• When shopping for life insurance, it’s important to know the difference between buying from an online multi-carrier brokerage firm and a local agent. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains the pros and cons of each of your life insurance buying options.
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• Group vs. individually underwritten term life insurance
  February 17 2010

• If you’re employed you may have the option of receiving group term life insurance benefits, otherwise an individually underwritten term life insurance policy is available to you. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains both types of term life insurance so you can choose the one the fits your family’s needs.
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• Common life insurance mistakes
  February 10 2010

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, reveals the most common mistakes people make when it comes to buying life insurance. He explains how to avoid these mistakes in order to save time, money and frustration.
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• Changing bad habits can save you a fortune on your life insurance
  February 3 2010

• You may be paying more than you have to for your life insurance coverage. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains how changing some of your bad habits and taking extra steps to get certifications can save you a fortune on your premiums.
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• 5 Reasons to reevaluate your life insurance needs in the New Year
  January 28 2010

• The New Year is a perfect time to take a look at your current financial status and make changes if necessary. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, gives five reasons why you should reevaluate your life insurance needs in the New Year.
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• Understanding life insurance rate classifications
  January 13 2010

• Before applying for life insurance, it’s important to understand how life insurance carriers determine how much you pay. In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about life insurance rate classifications and explain the common qualifications associated with each one.
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• Ways to avoid life insurance rescission
  January 6 2010

• Have you ever heard the term life insurance rescission? If you haven’t, stay tuned. Byron Udell, a respected expert in the life insurance and annuity industry explains what it is and why you don’t want it to happen to your life insurance policy.
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• Non-traditional beneficiaries
  December 23 2009

• Did you know that you can leave the proceeds of your life insurance policy to an organization you support? In this podcast, Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, explains non-traditional beneficiary designations.
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• Options for lowering life insurance premiums during hard times
  December 17 2009

• According to a survey from the nonprofit LIFE Foundation, more than a quarter of adult Americans say they would cancel their life insurance policy to save money during these tough economic times. Unfortunately, canceling their life insurance policy could only make financial matters worse if something unexpected were to happen. Byron Udell, a leading life insurance and annuity industry expert, provides tips to help create an affordable life insurance plan that fits within a tight budget.
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• Annuities can be useful savings tools
  December 9 2009

• Due to the downturn of the economy, we’ve all witnessed unsettling drops in the stock market, interest rates and even home values. And because of this, many people are looking for safe investments with a decent return. Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about a savings tool called an annuity. He explains what an annuity is and why it may be one of the best ways to keep your money safe while earning interest.
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• Swine flu and life insurance
  December 2 2009

• Have you or a loved one been affected by the H1N1 virus this season? If so, there is good news! Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, tells listeners that being diagnosed with the swine flu does not affect your life insurance rate.
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• Double your coverage
  November 25 2009

• Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about a great opportunity available for current American General Life Insurance Company customers. For a limited time, these customers can double their life insurance coverage with no labs and little paperwork.
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• What to look for in a policy illustration
  November 4 2009

• When purchasing a life insurance policy there are so many things to consider, such as the price and features of the policy. However, before purchasing a policy, you should take a close look at the policy illustration. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about what you should look for in a policy illustration.
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• How to find the right life insurance professional
  October 28 2009

• When shopping for life insurance, it’s important to trust your agent. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about how to find the right life insurance professional.
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• Permanent Life Insurance – Worth the money?
  October 22 2009

• Byron Udell, one of the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry experts, talks about the pros and cons of permanent life insurance, as well as provides tips to determine if this type of coverage is right for you.
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• Life insurance can protect your business
  October 15 2009

• Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert explains how life insurance can protect your small business from financial devastation.
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• How much is your life worth?
  October 7 2009

• Do you know how much your life is worth? In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert talks about calculating how much your life is worth in order to help you accurately determine your life insurance needs.
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• Options for death benefit payouts
  September 30 2009

• As a beneficiary, you need to know what to do when a loved one dies. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, explains the process when it comes time to claim a death benefit payout.
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• Interview with Scott Mitic, founder and CEO of TrustedID
  September 21 2009

• AccuQuote has partnered with TrustedID, the nation’s leading provider of identity theft prevention solutions. In this podcast, Scott Mitic, founder and CEO of TrustedID and Sean Cheyney, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at AccuQuote, discuss how TrustedID’s new suite of services will offer additional protection for your financial life.
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• AccuQuote launches term life insurance video learning series
  September 16 2009

• AccuQuote talks about launch of new term life insurance video learning series hosted by life insurance and annuity industry expert, Byron Udell.
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• What to do if you’ve been labeled “high risk” by a life insurance company
  September 2 2009

• Don’t be discouraged if you’ve been labeled “high risk” by a life insurance company. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, explains what high risk means and what steps to take if you fall in to this category.
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• Recession and Unemployment Rate Indicate Reason to Increase Life Insurance Coverage
  August 26 2009

• As economic conditions change, it’s important to evaluate your financial situation. A life insurance and annuity industry expert, Byron Udell, talks about why the recession and rising unemployment rate should signal people to purchase or increase existing life insurance coverage.
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• What Women Need to Know About Life Insurance
  August 7 2009

• In this podcast Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will address some of the most common questions women have about buying life insurance.
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• Myths About Life Insurance
  August 3 2009

• There are many common misconceptions when it comes to life insurance. Some of these myths even prevent people from buying a policy. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will identify fact from fiction when it comes to buying life insurance.
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• The importance of a life insurance carrier’s financial strength
  July 21 2009

• Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will discuss the importance of a life insurance company’s financial strength when choosing a life insurance company.
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• Advantages and Disadvantages of Term Life Insurance
  July 21 2009

• If you’re wondering if term life insurance is right for you, then you’ll want to listen to this podcast. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will explain the advantages and disadvantages of term life insurance.
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• Reasons you may need to buy life insurance
  July 13 2009

• Are you procrastinating about purchasing life insurance, or did you purchase a policy several years ago and haven’t looked at it since? Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, discusses the reasons, which he calls “life events” that should trigger you to consider your life insurance needs.
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• Advantages and disadvantages of permanent life insurance
  June 18 2009

• Is permanent life insurance right for you? If you’re not sure or you don’t understand the advantages and disadvantages of this type of coverage, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, discusses the important facts you need to know about permanent life insurance.
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• Don’t lose your life insurance and other benefits if you lose your job
  June 18 2009

• If you lose your job, you may lose your insurance benefits too. So what should you do? Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, discusses some tips to make sure you don’t lose your life insurance and other benefits if you should lose your job.
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• How to choose a life insurance agent and company
  June 18 2009

• Trying to find a life insurance agent and company that you trust can be an intimidating task. However, if you do your homework, you can rest assured you’ll be able to find a reliable company and agent. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, provides helpful tips when choosing a company and agent.
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• Protecting your nest egg with term life insurance
  June 12 2009

• The world has change – and so should your life insurance. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, discusses why it’s even more important in today’s economic climate to protect your nest egg using a life insurance policy.
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• Term Life Insurance Rates Increase
  May 15 2009

• For years, we’ve been hearing that term life insurance rates have been decreasing. In fact, they are currently the lowest they’ve been in history. But is all that changing? If so, why? Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, discusses the latest term life insurance rate war.
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• Pros and cons of child life insurance
  April 17 2009

• If you’re in the market for a life insurance policy for your child, there are some things you should consider. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, explains how to weigh the pros and cons of a child life insurance policy.
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• Looking for affordable term life insurance
  April 15 2009

• If you’re looking for affordable term life insurance online, here’s a warning: the industry’s great low life insurance rates may not be available to you if you can’t meet the underwriting guidelines. In today’s podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert explains why you should use the Internet only to benchmark rates, then call the quote service and ask for a more personalized quote.
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• Spring Clean Your Personal Finances
  April 9 2009

• Experts suggest that spring is the perfect time to review your personal finances. So, what does that mean for your life insurance policy? In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity expert, will tell you what you should look for when you re-evaluate your current life insurance needs!
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• Term vs. Permanent
  March 27 2009

• If you’re in the market for a life insurance policy, you first need to understand the very basics. You know what life insurance does, but do you know the difference between term and permanent? In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will explain the difference between the two in order to help you make a better decision on which type is best for you.
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• Tips to keep your life insurance premiums low
  March 27 2009

• Finding affordable life insurance is easy if you’re armed with the knowledge of ways you can save. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, offers you tips that will help you find affordable life insurance that meets your needs.
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• Reviewing your life insurance policy
  March 27 2009

• Once you have purchased life insurance, it's tempting to file your policy away and forget about it. But it's important to review your policy on a regular basis - especially as the circumstances of your life change. And, because life insurance rates have come down so much, it might make sense to ditch your old, expensive policy and take out a new one. In this podcast, Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, is offers you tips to determine if your life insurance coverage is still appropriate for your situation.
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• Price Versus Value
  March 20 2009

• If you’re in the market for a life insurance policy, finding a cheap life insurance rate is quick and easy when you shop online. However, finding the best value takes some time and effort. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will provide you with tips on how to go about finding the best values in life insurance.
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• Common Myths that Stop People From Buying Life Insurance
  March 13 2009

• You can come up with an excuse for just about anything these days. But what excuse do you have for NOT protecting your family. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, will talk about some of the myths that people have about life insurance. In this podcast, he’ll set the record straight and debunk these myths and tell you why they shouldn’t stop you from buying life insurance.
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• How to claim a death benefit
  February 26 2009

• The death of a loved one is hard. No one likes to think about it. But you should be prepared on what to expect when beginning the life insurance claims process. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, is here today to provide you with the information you need to know when claiming a death benefit of a loved one.
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• Mortgage life insurance
  January 29 2009

• If you’ve recently bought a new home or refinanced your existing mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will be filled with offers for mortgage life insurance. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, is here today to explain the difference between mortgage life insurance and a term life insurance policy.
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• Types of Insurance to avoid
  January 22 2009

• Have you ever gotten a phone call from the credit card company offering inexpensive insurance that will pay off your balance in the event that you die? The sales person will try to make it sound like the deal of the century. Just 39 cents or less per $1000 you owe each month and you can wife the slate clean for your family. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, is here to tell you why you shouldn’t fall for the bait and what you can do to protect your family in the event of an untimely death.
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• Life Insurance Terms
  January 1 2009

• Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, is a life insurance and annuity industry expert that is often called upon as a resource for authors for publications such as the Wall Street Journal. When it comes to life insurance you often hear about what kind and how much to buy. But, often times we forget about the basics. In this podcast he’ll talk about the various life insurance terms you’ll hear when researching or buying a life insurance policy
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• Frequently Asked Question’s about buying life insurance
  December 18 2008

• Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, is a life insurance and annuity industry expert that is often called upon as a resource for authors for publications such as the Wall Street Journal. In this podcast he will provide the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that come up when buying term life insurance.
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• Buy term and invest the rest
  December 11 2008

• Term life insurance or permanent? Which is a better investment and why do some experts suggest you buy term and invest the rest? Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, is a life insurance and annuity industry expert that is often called upon as a resource for authors for publications such as the Wall Street Journal. In this podcast he will explain what it means to buy term and invest the rest.
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• Benefits of exercising your term conversion option
  November 12 2008

• If you have life insurance, you probably have a term policy. Most term policies come with a conversion option. Byron Udell, a life insurance and annuity industry expert, is here today to explain what a conversion option is, why it’s important and when you should consider exercising it.
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• When would someone buy annually renewable term (ART) life insurance
  November 5 2008

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, a leading life insurance and annuity expert, will tell us about a term life insurance policy called annually renewable term or better known as ART. He will explain the features of this policy and when someone would be more inclined to purchase such a policy.
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• Insurable Interest – what is it and why is it important
  October 29 2008

• Insurable interest – what is it and why is it important when buying life insurance? In this podcast, Byron Udell, a leading life insurance and annuity expert, will talk about what’s known in the life insurance industry as “insurable interest” and explain why it’s important when buying a life insurance policy.
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• Saving Age Could Save You Money
  October 22 2008

• When asked how old you are, you use your “actual age” to describe your age. For example, you’re 36 until the day of your 37th birthday. However, what most people don’t realize is that most life insurance companies will price policies based on your "nearest age". In this podcast, Byron Udell, a leading life insurance and annuity expert, will talk about what’s known in the life insurance industry as “saving age” and explain how this technique can be used to save you money in the long term on your life insurance policy.
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• Understanding Permanent Life Insurance
  October 15 2008

• While term life insurance is an appropriate type of insurance for most people, other types of life insurance policies, including permanent policies may be a better choice in certain situations. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, discusses the various uses of permanent life insurance and provide us with various scenarios on when a permanent policy might be appropriate.
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• Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Life Insurance
  October 8 2008

• You wouldn’t buy a house without first checking out comparable sales, the schools and the neighborhood. And, you wouldn’t buy a car without first comparing it to others in the class or taking it for a test drive. Like with any major purchase, it's important to know all the facts about life insurance so you can make wise decisions. Sean Cheyney talks with Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, about some common mistakes people make when buying life insurance and why you should avoid them.
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• Ways to buy life insurance
  September 24 2008

• There are many ways to buy term life insurance. You can visit your local life insurance agent, buy a policy through work or you can purchase coverage using the internet. Sean Cheyney talks with Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, about the various ways to buy life insurance as well as provide you with some smart buying tips.
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• Things that affect your life insurance rate
  September 17 2008

• Before you can purchase life insurance coverage you must qualify by meeting specific requirements. The process is known as risk-classification or underwriting. The underwriting process helps the insurer determine the rate you will pay, based on the level of risk you pose. But there are things that could affect your rate that you may not even know about. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, outlines things that can affect your rate and provides tips to ensure you get the best rate available to your health and lifestyle profile.
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• Prepare for your term life insurance medical exam
  September 10 2008

• Every individually underwritten term life insurance policy requires a medical exam. The exam is paid for by the life insurance company and is completed by a medical technician or a nurse. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, discusses how this medical exam can affect your term life insurance rate and what you can do to ensure you get the best rate possible.
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• There’s more to life insurance than you think
  September 3 2008

• If something happens to you, how will your family cope with the financial burden? Will there be enough money to pay the mortgage? Life insurance helps meet these basic protection needs. The primary reason to buy life insurance should be the death benefit protection. But it can also be used in some ways that you may not have thought about. In this podcast, Byron Udell talks about several other uses of life insurance besides income protection.
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• Disability Insurance
  August 25 2008

• People insure their car, home and other possessions that can easily be replaced. Shouldn’t you insure your income as well in the event of a disability? What would you do if you weren’t able to earn money for 90 days, a year or even longer? How would you pay for your mortgage, food, cars and other bills? How long could your family get by? This podcast explores the issue of disability insurance and the various types of plans that are available.
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• Life Insurance and Family Medical History
  July 25 2008

• Life insurers also have become more sharp-eyed about family health history. While companies formerly looked for a history of death from heart disease or cancer, today they want to know when the family member experienced the onset of such a serious illness. This podcast explores the issue of family health history, how it can affect your term life insurance rate and provides some tips for what you can do to ensure you get the best rate possible.
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• Life insurance underwriting process
  July 17 2008

• Before you can purchase life insurance coverage you must qualify by meeting specific requirements. The process is known as risk-classification or underwriting. The underwriting process helps the insurer determine the rate you will pay, based on the level of risk you pose. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, describes what happens during the life insurance application process.
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• Interview with LegalZoom Part 2
  May 30 2008

• This podcast is brought to you by AccuQuote, a leading provider of term life insurance quotes. In part two of this two-part series, AccuQuote will continue to discuss the various types of wills and living trusts and their uses with Chas Rampenthal, General Council for LegalZoom.
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• Interview with LegalZoom Part 1
  May 28 2008

• This podcast is brought to you by AccuQuote, a leading provider of term life insurance quotes. In part one of a two-part series, AccuQuote will talk about the various types of wills and living trusts and discuss their uses with Chas Rampenthal, General Council for LegalZoom.
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• Insurable Interest and how it relates to life settlements
  May 19 2008

• Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, a term life insurance quote provider, shares his thoughts on the topic of viaticals or life settlements the role insurable interest plays in these deals.
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• Types of insurance
  April 14 2008

• If you’re intimidated by the thought of buying a life insurance policy, it’s probably because you’re not sure of the different types. In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, provides a first-hand lesson on the various life insurance types including: annually renewable term or ART; term life insurance and permanent life insurance.
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• Is a term life insurance with no medical exam affordable?
  April 7 2008

• You’ve seen those ads…buy life insurance with no medical exam, right? Tempting, huh? Well, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote is here to shed some light on whether life insurance without a medical exam is a good option.
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• Yes thrill seekers…you can get affordable term life insurance!
  July 23 2007

• In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, talks about how things such as scuba diving can increase your life insurance rate. Byron identifies how risk takers can be sure they get the most affordable term life insurance for their lifestyle.
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• Applying for term life insurance? Be sure to tell them everything!
  July 16 2007

• The last thing anyone wants for their family, after their death, to be told that the life insurance policy they THOUGHT they had is being contested for lack of disclosure. In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, will explain why it’s so important to tell your life insurance agent everything about your past health and lifestyle history and the consequences your family could face if you don’t.
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• How much term life insurance is enough?
  July 9 2007

• You realize you have a need for life insurance, but how do you decide how much you need. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, will take you through how to determine exactly how much life insurance you need and for how long.
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• What is the best kind of life insurance to own? Term life insurance or permanent life insurance?
  July 2 2007

• This podcast explores the best type of life insurance to own. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, will walk you through when you consider term life insurance and when you should consider permanent life insurance such as whole life or universal life.
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• A term life insurance policy for the stay-at-home mom is important
  May 14 2007

• o In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, talks about why it is just as important for a stay at home mom to have life insurance as it is for the breadwinner of the household.
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• Exploring key man life insurance
  May 7 2007

• If you own a business and one of your key people were to die what would happen to your company? In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, will take a look at key man life insurance and its uses in protecting your business.
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• Doing business in a foreign country? Why do life insurance companies care?
  April 30 2007

• Did you know that if you were planning a trip to a foreign country it may affect how much you pay for life insurance? In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote explores how doing business or traveling in a foreign country could affect your life insurance rate and what you can do about it.
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• Underwriting factors that affect price of your life insurance
  April 23 2007

• Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote discusses something that you may not be aware of – underwriting factors that affect the price of your life insurance and how they differ from company-to-company.
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• Refinancing Your Life Insurance
  April 5 2007

• Term life insurance rates have plunged over the last 12 years. This podcast explores how consumers can take advantage of these low rates. Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote.com, will explore the benefits of refinancing your term life insurance policy as well as advise you what to be cautious of when doing so.
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• Group vs. Individual Life Insurance
  March 23 2007

• Group term life insurance is the kind of life insurance that your employer offers. Most employers offer this to their employees as a free benefit, but often times you can buy more. It’s easy to obtain, so why not buy it? In this podcast, Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote.com, will explore the pros and cons of group life insurance and tells you when you should and when you shouldn’t count on it to protect your family.
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• Why Term life insurance rates have fallen OVER 60% in the last 12 years!
  February 28 2007

• Explore why term life insurance rates have plunged over the past 12 years
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• Non-Recourse Premium Financing
  February 22 2007

• This podcast explores a relatively new concept in the life insurance arena. It’s called non-recourse premium financing or (NRPF). Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote, will explain why consumer should be very cautious of these deals.
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• Talk About Life Insurance
  September 18 2006

• Find out how to talk to your friends and family about the importance of life insurance without being uncomfortable.
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• The Basics of Life Insurance
  May 5 2006

• Learn the basic information you need when shopping around for life insurance and find out why now's a perfect time to buy a policy
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• Return of Premium Term Life Insurance
  November 1 2005

• Learn more about return of premium term life insurance
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• Pension Maximization – Using Life Insurance to Maximize Your Pension Benefits!
  October 27 2005

• Pension Maximization – Using Life Insurance to Maximize Your Pension Benefits!
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