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If you’re an agent acting in the secondary market for life insurance settlements and are looking to stay abreast of the latest demands and issues of the industry, you may benefit from a new membership opportunity provided by the Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA).  As of May 20, 2009, LISA offers a new membership category exclusively for agents in the secondary market. The new category, Provisional Membership, is designed to serve smaller shops and independent agents that provide important choices to consumers when it comes to their life settlements investment.

In an article published by LISA, Executive Director of the association Doug Head said, “The secondary market is evolving by leaps and bounds. Our capacity to serve and represent this growing sector is vital to the health of the industry.” He added, “Indeed, to date, a leading association for agents, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), does not represent their own members in the life settlement industry.”

Agents that qualify for LISA’s life settlement Provisional Membership will receive numerous benefits, including statewide legislative and regulatory representation, online access to legislative and regulatory tools, personal license tracking and support, case study certification program, and weekly access to association conference calls and online agendas. In addition, members will enjoy reduced membership dues and conference registration rates. The new membership also offers exclusive networking opportunities. 

“As we look to the future of life settlements, we see an expansive landscape of opportunities for business professionals from all sectors,” said LISA Business Manager Will Menezes. He added, “Expanding our membership base to this rising class of agents allows us to offer these deserving entrepreneurs a place at the table.”

Samsung Electronics America has launched its latest color laser printer, the CLP-770ND, for medium-to-corporate-size businesses. This high-volume printer can produce up to 33 pages per minute in either color or black and white, while providing continuous use with a 120,000 page monthly duty cycle.

According to the company’s press release, Samsung is committed to producing cost-effective printers. For example, the CLP-770ND can print from 9.3 cents per page in color and 1.8 cents per page in black and white. Additionally, each Samsung toner cartridge can yield up to 7,000 pages. The printer also comes with automatic duplex printing which cuts costs and paper waste in half.

Several features make the CLP-770ND ideal for a networked environment, such as its authentication and confidential information protection features which help protect sensitive information in a shared workplace environment.

“With the introduction of our CLP-770ND, Samsung again ups the ante in color laser performance, features and value. Strengthening our single-function color laser offering, the CLP-770ND will be positioned at the top of our line-up.” said Ken Colby, director of printer product marketing for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. He added, “We wanted to focus on flexibility and the CLP-770ND will allow businesses to start with a solid foundation and then we can tailor the final solution that fits their unique needs through multiple hardware and software offerings.”

The new printer as well as related Samsung parts and accessories are available through Samsung’s network of authorized resellers and dealers.

AeroLogic, the joint airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, now serves new air routes between Europe and Asia, flying cargo for customers of its parent companies. Designed to provide reliable and efficient air transport services between Europe and Asia, the airline operates with eight B777F freighters. The B777F is considered the most advanced wide-body long-range freighter currently available.

According to Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, “The B777F is regarded as the most environmentally-friendly freighter, because this aircraft type sets itself apart with its low fuel consumption and a low noise level in comparison with other aircraft of this size. It is also the most modern and efficient aircraft currently available for long-haul intercontinental freight flights. We are proud to have it in our fleet.”

DHL is a leading logistics company offering freight quotes for international express, air and ocean freight, as well as road and rail transportation, and more. For an online freight quote, please visit Globalforwarding.com.

If you’re thinking about which costume to wear this Halloween, consider spreading the peace by showing up as a hippie. The U.S. gave birth to the hippie movement in the early 1960s, and while this love-centered subculture is famous for everything from music to drugs to free-spirited sexuality, it is mostly characterized by a unique style of clothing. The hippie look consists of long hair, bell-bottom pants, and bright-colored shirts and blouses. Typical attire included funky tie-dyed clothing, floral prints, headbands, scarves, vests, and sunglasses. By the early 1970s, the hippie look took over mainstream fashion and to this day continues to influence the fashion industry worldwide. 

To find groovy hippie costumes for both men and women, we recommend HalloweenUnlimited.com. The online retailer carries a wide variety of stylish hippie outfits, from the orange Shag-A-Delic Dancer costume to the Bohemian Go-Go Girl costume. The collection also includes sexy hippie costumes, disco costumes, floral costumes, and tie-dye costumes. In addition to 60s and 70s costumes, don’t forget to check out the accessories. Halloween Unlimited carries giant afro wigs, long hair wigs, hippie sunglasses, peace medal pendants, and much more. 

If you are unemployed, self-employed, a student, or employed by a company that does not offer health insurance, you many need individual health insurance. But before you begin gathering health insurance quotes, you should become aware of all of your options, including the following outlined by the Insurance Information Institute:

• If you become unemployed or self-employed but are married to someone whose employer offers a group plan, ask whether you can become insured under that policy.

• If you leave a job at which you received health benefits for self-employment, inquire whether your company’s insurer can create an individual policy for you. This could save you money over going with an insurance quote for your own policy.

• Are you a member of a professional or trade association? The association may be able to offer you coverage through its group plan.

• If you were employed previously and had health benefits, you may be able to use COBRA benefits to maintain coverage for up to 18 months.

Should none of these options be available to you, it’s time to start requesting quotes from free insurance quote providers. Although individual health insurance plans are generally expensive and may offer only limited coverage, health insurance is an essential to protect you against financial ruin in the event of a serious illness or injury.