About eLifePolicy






eLifePolicy is brought to you as a cooperative effort between two respected insurance organizations: HSBC Insurance and Spectrum Direct Insurance Services, Inc. The purpose of eLifePolicy is to provide a simplified application and issue process for consumers wishing to apply for and obtain life insurance via the internet. We have designed the process to be quick and efficient for qualified applicants. Our philosophy is to provide coverage from one of the "A" rated companies (see below) utilizing what we believe to be state-of-the-art technology resulting in speed and efficiency for the consumer.

About HSBC
Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. HSBC's international network comprises around 9500 offices in 85 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

With listings on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by around 200,000 shareholders in some 100 countries and territories. The shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange in the form of American Depositary Receipts.

Through an international network linked by advanced technology, including a rapidly growing e-commerce capability, HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial services: personal financial services; commercial banking; corporate, investment banking and markets; private banking; and other activities.

HSBC - North America is one of the leading financial services organizations in the United States with assets totaling $580 billion. HSBC - North America includes all of HSBC's U.S. and Canadian businesses, including HSBC Finance Corporation (formerly Household International) businesses, which were acquired in March, 2003. HSBC's businesses serve more than 68 million customers in five key areas:

  • Personal financial services
  • Consumer finance
  • Commercial banking
  • Private banking
  • Corporate investment banking and markets

Household Life Insurance Company and First Central National Life Insurance Company of New York, under the trade name HSBC Insurance, are indirect subsidiaries of HSBC North America Holdings Inc. The companies are rated as "A Excellent" (third highest rating of 16) by A. M. Best Company.

About Spectrum Direct: Meet the Founders




Christopher Snyder
Chartered Life Underwriter & Chartered Financial Consultant
Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Snyder is a seasoned insurance professional, with more than 25 years of experience in the life insurance industry. As a founder of Spectrum Direct, one of the most prominent life insurance organizations in the United States, he is a recognized expert on the topic of web-based life insurance best practices and an authority in his field of endeavor. Often called upon to speak at prestigious professional conferences he has addressed the International Business Forum, the Institute for International Research, the Society of Actuaries National Meeting and the Enrolled Actuaries National Meeting. A Charter Member of the Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association (LIDMA) as well as member of the LIDMA Website Design Committee, he also serves as Charter Member of the Consumer Life Insurance Education Foundation. In addition, Mr. Snyder received Chartered Life Underwriter, the highest-level designation available in the life insurance profession, as well as the Chartered Financial Consultant professional designations from the American College, Bryn Mawr in Pennsylvania.

A well-respected authority on various insurance products, Mr. Snyder’s articles appear in many relevant publications including “Pensions & Investments,” “Options Newsletter,” “Credit Matters” and many other well-read publications. Insurance companies including New York Life, Pacific Life, AIG, Financial Guaranty Insurance Company, Nationwide Life, American Life of New York and others, have retained Mr. Snyder’s expertise and services on a regular basis.

Mr. Snyder received his Bachelors degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania and his Master’s degree from the University of Santa Monica, California. As a speaker and consultant, as well as CEO of Spectrum Direct, Mr. Snyder conducts presentations at prestigious conferences and is available for consultations and speaking engagements.

Seymour Alter
Chartered Life Underwriter
President

Seymour Alter is a veteran insurance professional with more than three decades of experience in the life insurance arena. Mr. Alter specializes in areas of insurance, estate planning, buying and selling insurance, deferred compensation and corporate benefits. He maintains a solid track record of success working closely with families, doctors, lawyers and other high profile individuals and businesses. Mr. Alter has also developed a lofty level of expertise providing life coverage to individuals with health impairments ranging from by-pass surgery, hepatitis, diabetes, sleep apnea as well as various types of cancers and other maladies.

As a founder of Spectrum Direct, one of the most prominent life insurance organizations in the United States, he maintains a reputation for professionally providing an objective and qualified response to his client’s needs. Known for his community minded activities, Mr. Alter also teaches continuing education to CPA’s and other professionals sharing his expertise in the areas of insurance, estate and retirement planning. He is a Charter Member of the Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association, Charter member of the Consumer Life Insurance Education Foundation and also a member of the LIDMA Electronic Signature Committee. Mr. Alter received the Chartered Life Underwriter Professional Designation in the insurance industry from the American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College with a degree in Mathematics and completed his education at St. John’s University Graduate School.

Licensing
Our corporate headquarters are located at 26023 Acero, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (CA License # 0E97501). Insurance is offered through Spectrum Direct's licensed agent, Seymour Alter, Chartered Life Underwriter, who is licensed and appointed with Household Life Insurance Company and First Central National Life Insurance Company of New York in the following jurisdictions:
 State License # State License #
 Alabama A199082 Montana 912921
 Alaska 70278 Nebraska AG284181
 Arizona 123756 Nevada 81310
 Arkansas 234588 New Hampshire 371238
 California OBO5917 New Jersey IP-8104378
 Colorado NPI130691 New York LA-954522
 Connecticut 1070625 New Mexico 115665
 Delaware 167892 North Carolina Available on Request
 District of Columbia AI1023119 North Dakota 426203
 Florida A004779 Ohio 83741
 Georgia AGN611659 Oklahoma 948827
 Hawaii NR316538/VID213187 Oregon 179191
 Idaho AL092578 Pennsylvania 299443
 Illinois Available on Request Rhode Island 1055354
 Indiana 410775 South Carolina Available on Request
 Iowa IA0000000254403 South Dakota SD-0004974553
 Kansas 426203 Tennessee 858567
 Kentucky DOI541198 Texas 1116685
 Louisiana 283658 Utah 141503
 Maine PRN82428 Vermont 299497
 Maryland NA1164612 Virginia Available on Request
 Massachusetts 1765753 Washington 596JF
 Michigan 263353 West Virginia 418933
 Minnesota IN-20302718 Wisconsin 2406057
 Mississippi 0303137 2003 001 Wyoming 65304
 Missouri PR153647