The concept of Life Settlements is not new. In 1911, the Supreme Court ruled that life insurance policies are a type of property with value and therefore it was legal to transfer ownership. It has been more than one hundred years since the Supreme Court’s decision, during which the secondary life insurance market has continued to grow and evolve, punctuated by rapid growth in more recent years.
Why the increase in popularity? As the economic and cultural climate has evolved over the past century people have begun living longer and needing more out of their retirement. Seniors have been forced to seek options to these unforeseen changes. Some want to travel or enhance their lifestyle. Many have goals to help family members or charitable organizations that they are passionate about. Because of these and other reasons the life settlement industry has flourished in the past two decades.
For accredited investors Senior Life Settlements have opened a high yield uncorrelated asset baked investment opportunity. Investors that facilitate access to this unique market set themselves apart and provide unparalleled value to their portfolios.
