Risk Management

As with Wealth Preservation, Risk Management takes on many different forms.  Attention to the proper amounts, ownership and structure of Life, Disability and Health insurance are often neglected in finding the lowest possible cost, as these are areas we have seen become more of a “commodity” where price is the most important factor.  Mistakes in ownership, beneficiary designations and structure at claim time can end up costing many times more than any savings realized over the years prior to an insured event occurring.  Wealth Preservation and Risk Management are closely tied together in the area of Estate Planning as well.

A properly structured insurance program should be a part of every family's total financial plan. Before you can evaluate various insurance programs, you must understand the reasons for buying insurance and how to determine the amount and kind of insurance you need.  Insurance is the foundation of financial security for you and your family. It protects your financial resources against the uncertainties of life so you can plan for the future, and is part of your overall risk management program. Choosing an insurance product is an important decision, and it can be complicated. As with any major purchase, it is important that you understand your needs and the options available to you. At Integrated Financial Solutions Group, we can assist you with the choices you decide to make for your family's future.

Below are numerous educational resources from the IFSG University Website specific to the following categories of Risk Management:

Life Insurance Planning

Life Insurance Basics

Protecting Your Loved Ones with Life Insurance

Why I Don't Want to Buy Life Insurance

Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance

 Life Insurance Needs Calculator (select from drop-down menu)

Life Insurance as an Asset Class (CNBC Video)

Annuities

Funding Your Future with a Fixed Annuity

Get More Income with an Impaired Risk Annuity

Variable Annuities

Equity Indexed Annuities

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Annuity RIder

Immediate Annuities Can Provide Lifetime Income

Retiement Income - Investing Beyond Annuities

The Split Annuity: Current Income Plus Future Savings

Disability Insurance

Disability Insurance Basics

Group Long Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Care

Five Question About Long Term Care

Life Insurance Riders That Pay For Long Term Care

Planning for Long Term Care (Video)

Planning for Long Term Care  (E-Seminar)

For our clients who are in or nearing retirement, the expense of a Long Term Care event can be potentially devastating to their financial and retirement security.  To view a short online movie which highlights the impact of Ling Term Care Expenses, please click "Why Long Term Care Insurance is Needed" 

Please use the Long Term Care Expense Calculator to assess the potential impact of a Long Term Care event on your own financial security: