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Business Life Insurance 14 – What is Buy-sell Agreement ?

Buy-sell agreement is a legal contract drawn by the lawyer that indicates in detail of the parties to the agreement, an evaluation method of the business and method of payment for the following occurrences:
1. Death.
2. Disability.
3. Disillusionment.
4. Transfer of business interest at retirement.
Buy-sell agreements are used in any types of business including a sole proprietor or partnership. Since these types of business must legally close their doors when the owner or partner dies. The use of buy-sell agreements allow the business to continue while the new owner completes the transfer of ownership without going into debts.

Here are the buy-Sell agreement guarantee commitments:
1. Each party will transfer their interest to the surviving partner(s). This agreement will also bind their heirs and estate to the agreement.
2. Each party will pay the purchase price as indicated in the agreement.
3. All parties will buy and maintain sufficient life insurance to fund the agreement.
4. The procedure for the additional payment required if excess of the insurance proceeds.
5. The method of how dispersal of insurance proceeds in excess of the business interest.
6. The method of storing and maintenance of the funding life insurance policies.
7. The method of how dispersal of the survivor’s policies after transfer of the business interest.
8. Each party agrees that the deceased’s estate shall be held free and clear from liability to the business creditors after the transfer of business interest is completed.

Both parties must also agree to the method of funding this buy-sell agreement:

1. Life insurance
If life insurance is used to fund the buy-sell agreement then life insurance on the lives of all parties concerned needs to be applied for and put in place. The contract may be held as a legal document until needed.
If one of the parties is not insurable, joint life last to die on the lives of the partner and spouse may be a solution. The sum insured, paid out on the second death, would then fund the agreement.

2. Non-fund contract
Here are also some non-funded methods that can be used to pay out the survivors after death of one of the parties:
a) Borrow the Funds
Requires sufficient collateral and payback.
b) Bring in a New Investor
It is always difficult and may be costly to the heirs of the decreased partner
c) Set up Sinking Fund
It may be far more expensive than life insurance and adequate time to set it up may not be available.
d) Sell Company Assets to Pay Out Deceased’s Estate
It is very counterproductive to the carrying on with business as usual.
f) Payment out of Profits
Payment is made out of the business interest, usually over a number of years. This can create a business risk and brings future uncertainty into the arrangement.
In fact, using life insurance to fund the buy-sell agreement is always the least expensive and most functional approach.

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Which brokerage firm has the best training program?

I currently hold Series 7, 63, and 65 as well as Life/Health Insurance professional licenses, but I work for a small independent firm with limited training. I will be finishing my undergraduate degree soon and think it would be a good idea to transfer to one of the big brokerage houses with proven training programs. I heard that Merrill Lynch has the best training for new brokers, but I was wondering if anyone knows if any of the other large firms have better programs. Thanks in advance for you help.

There are several good firms with good training programs.
The problem you may run into is lack of any sales experience. Look at the major firms Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley. Find the company that best fits your style and personality.

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••••••>Slash Risks in E&O Insurance is an Art!

The basics of Errors and Omissions insurance is one of the most important knowledge-base for the Realtor business. This E&O insurance is a must for the real estate sector since it will secure you against losses, litigations, errors and omissions that sometimes or more than often come the way of the realtor business person. The professional insurance company can be chosen from the websites agglomerate of Realtor agencies and one should carefully study and evaluate the details and information covered in these web pages. The topic of errors and omissions insurance can be quite complex and something not easily understood by the common folk. Therefore it is essential to consult experts who have made this discipline their chosen business.

 

The services offered by the reputable insurance carriers can be manifold however it can be summarized in a few points as given below:

• Insurance cover against liability

• Property E&O cover

• Property Manager E&O type of insurance

• Mortgage brokerage insurance for errors and omissions

• Real estate insurance coverage

• Home guarantee

• Buy Sell Agreement Insurance

• Work compensation risk cover for workers

Other aspects of real estate insurance can also be included in the scope of the errors and omissions cover.

 

In today’s business world the chances of unnecessary litigation, law suits, contentions that legally hold one liable and similar legitimate activity can take a large toll on your purse as well as damage your reputation. Therefore it is absolutely essential to consider taking proper cover for all adversities that can drag you to the law courts. Though most of the time your careful business ethics will safeguard you from unforeseen litigations and claims however there are times when one overlooks some factors resulting in an event that causes distress and expense.

 

Claims due to errors, misrepresentations, negligence and omissions can drain your resources to a large extent and damage your reputation with consequent loss of business. The right E&O insurance agency will assure you of the best service towards safeguarding you from these undesirable events and making sure that your business deals or services continue with the minimum hassles and trouble. This type of insurance agency can help you in establishing a foolproof system for your company that is an asset to ascertain trouble free operations and continuing relations with suppliers, legal agencies, and customers alike.