Industry News
Market commentary and updates from the life settlement industry.
Can You Sell a Term Life Insurance Policy? The Complete 2026 Guide
Yes — many term life policies can be sold, even without cash value. Learn the exact criteria buyers use, how term policies are valued, and how to get the strongest offer.
What Is a Life Settlement Provider? How to Choose the Right One
Learn what a life settlement provider is, how providers differ from brokers and buyers, what to look for before choosing one, and how technology is reshaping the industry.
Viatical Settlements Explained: Everything You Need to Know
A complete 2026 guide to viatical settlements — what they are, how they work, who qualifies, tax considerations, and how they differ from life settlements.
The Future of Life Settlements
Life insurance can be more than a death benefit — it can be an asset while you’re still alive. Here’s where the life settlement industry is headed, and why transparency and better infrastructure will define its next chapter.
Am I eligible to sell my life insurance policy?
Wondering if you qualify to sell your life insurance policy? Learn who’s eligible for a life settlement, what buyers look for, and how Settle helps you get the best offer.
Are Life Settlements Safe? What Seniors Should Know About Regulations and Risks
Life settlements are a legitimate and regulated financial transaction — but like any major financial decision, they come with risks worth understanding. Here's what seniors need to know before selling a life insurance policy.
Can You Sell a Term Life Insurance Policy? What Seniors Need to Know
Many seniors don't realize their term life insurance policy can be sold for cash — even if it's about to expire. Learn when term policies qualify for a life settlement and how to find out what yours is worth.
Companies that buy life insurance policies
Learn about the different types of companies that buy life insurance policies in the secondary market. Understand how licensed providers and institutional investors make offers—and how Settle brings multiple buyers together to help policyholders get the highest payout.
How advisors can unlock value for clients with life settlements
Learn how financial advisors and insurance professionals can help clients unlock hidden value in their life insurance policies through transparent, tech-driven life settlements with Settle Wealth.
How Much Is My Life Insurance Policy Worth? Understanding Life Settlement Value
Wondering how much your life insurance policy is worth on the secondary market? Learn the key factors that determine your life settlement value and how to maximize your offer.
How premium increases can signal it’s time to explore a life settlement
This article explains how premium increases work, why they happen, and how they can indicate an opportunity to unlock the hidden value of a life insurance policy through a life settlement.
How the life settlement process works
Selling a life insurance policy can feel complex — but it doesn’t have to be. With the right guidance and a transparent process, it’s actually straightforward.
How to Get the Best Life Settlement Offer
Want the highest payout when selling your life insurance? Discover proven strategies to get the best life settlement offer and maximize your policy's value.
Life Settlement Broker Fees & Commissions Explained
Wondering what you'll pay a life settlement broker? Learn how fees and commissions work, what's typical, and how to protect yourself from overpaying.
Life Settlement Regulations by State: What You Need to Know
Life settlement laws vary by state. Learn which states regulate life settlements, what disclosures are required, and how to protect yourself.
Life Settlement Tax Implications: What Seniors Need to Know
Understanding the tax treatment of life settlement proceeds is essential before you sell your policy. Here's what seniors need to know about life settlement taxes, cost basis, and how to minimize your tax burden.
Should you sell or keep your life insurance policy?
Wondering if you should sell or keep your life insurance policy? Learn how to weigh the pros and cons, understand your options, and decide what’s best for your financial future with Settle.
STOLI Explained: Stranger-Originated Life Insurance Red Flags
Learn what STOLI (Stranger-Originated Life Insurance) is, how it targets seniors, and how to spot red flags before getting caught in an illegal scheme.
The benefits of selling a life insurance policy
Discover the benefits of selling a life insurance policy through a life settlement. Learn how Settle helps you unlock hidden value, eliminate premiums, and gain financial freedom.
The history of life settlements in the U.S.
Learn the history of life settlements in the United States — from their legal origins in the 1911 Supreme Court case Grigsby v. Russell to today’s modern, technology-driven marketplace.
What happens after you sell your life insurance policy?
Learn what happens after a life settlement — who owns your policy, how you receive payment, and what it means for your coverage, taxes, and estate planning.
What Is a Life Settlement? A Complete Guide for Seniors
A life settlement allows seniors to sell their life insurance policy for more than its cash surrender value. This complete guide explains how it works, who qualifies, and what to expect.
Why you shouldn’t always go to Coventry Direct first
Coventry Direct is a well-known life settlement buyer, but starting with a single buyer may limit your offer. Learn why exploring the full marketplace through Settle can lead to higher payouts and more transparency.