Michael Abraham

In a fund or portfolio of Traded Life Policies (TLP’s) or US Senior Life Settlements the question is always how accurate are the life expectancy estimates. It is after all these estimates that provide the returns that an investor enjoys – well on paper that is!  If they are found to be too short then the returns trumpeted by the manager will be high in the early years fading away as the maturities do not arrive as anticipated.  If too long then the reverse could well be true with the long term investor being paid out significantly more than his counterpart who invested for the short term.
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Managing Partners Limited Roundtable Debate

On April 9^th, Managing Partners Limited held a roundtable debate to discuss issues around traded life policies as an emerging investment class. The attendees were as follows:

Jeremy Leach, Managing Director, Managing Partners LimitedProfessor Merlin Stone, Bristol Business School
Gary McLelland, Managing Director, Corinthian Financial Services
Nigel Newlyn, Director, Argent Personal Finance Managers
David Chinn, a Partner in the Financial Services division of Oury Clark

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The amount of insurance an individual can buy usually exceeds the amount they need.

By: Larry Rubenstein
Posted on LISA website – 1 April 2008

Many people overlook this important asset, which if managed effectively, could significantly boost their net worth. The emergence of a secondary market for life insurance is the driving force behind the ability to monetize your insurability.
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