Life Settlement Screening & Analytics for Advisors

Help clients unlock the hidden value in unwanted life insurance — with data-driven screening, strategy comparison, and a transparent broker marketplace.

The Life Settlement Opportunity

Millions of life insurance policies lapse every year because policyholders don’t know they have an alternative to surrendering for cash value. A life settlement — selling the policy to a third party — can yield 4-8x the cash surrender value for qualifying policies. Yet most advisors lack the tools to quickly identify which clients might benefit.

How Lumis Life Helps

Step 1: Longevity Screening

Start with a health-adjusted longevity report. If the client’s life expectancy is significantly impaired relative to population tables, the policy may have settlement value. Our analytics flag this automatically with a marketability score.

Step 2: Settlement Assessment

Upgrade to a full settlement assessment by adding policy details (face value, premiums, cash surrender value, policy type). Lumis Life compares four strategies side by side:

  • Hold — Continue paying premiums to maintain the death benefit
  • Settle — Sell the policy for a lump-sum settlement
  • Reduce — Lower the face amount to reduce or eliminate premiums
  • 1035 Exchange — Tax-free exchange into an annuity or different policy

Step 3: Broker Marketplace (Optional)

When a settlement looks promising, advisors can post an anonymized listing to our marketplace. Licensed settlement brokers review listings, express interest, and pay a flat lead fee — not a transaction percentage. Advisors choose which brokers to connect with based on reputation and track record.

What Makes This Different

  • Advisor-first design — You control the process. No broker cold calls. Client consent is required before any listing is posted.
  • Actuarial-grade analytics — Health-adjusted life expectancy, not just age-based lookups. Monte Carlo simulations produce confidence bands, not single point estimates.
  • Strategy comparison — Settlement isn’t always the best option. Our four-strategy comparison helps advisors make the right recommendation, even when that recommendation is “keep the policy.”
  • Transparent pricing — Flat fees for reports and marketplace access. No hidden percentages or transaction-based costs.

Who Benefits Most

Life settlements are most relevant for clients who are:

  • Age 65+ with health impairments
  • Holding policies with high face values ($100K+) they no longer need
  • Considering lapsing or surrendering a policy
  • Looking for liquidity in retirement
  • Re-evaluating estate planning strategies

Important Disclaimers

Lumis Life is not a life settlement broker, dealer, or provider. We do not buy, sell, or facilitate the sale of life insurance policies. The platform provides analytics to help advisors evaluate whether a settlement is worth pursuing. All settlement transactions are conducted through licensed brokers and providers.