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SPECIAL FEATURE
Overcoming price objections by reframing costs
The premium rarely stops the decision. The misunderstanding behind the premium does. Read More
From The Field
How carriers and agents can close the appetite gap
A costly friction runs through the insurance distribution channel.
Advisors must lead the policy risk conversation
Retirement planning has always involved contemplating uncertainty.
New $6K deduction could provide tax planning window for retirees
Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible retirees may face a lower tax bill in the coming years.
ADVISOR NEWS
Equitable launches 403(b) pooled employer plan to support nonprofits
Equitable announced the introduction of the Equitable Retirement Access ERISA 403(b) pooled employer plan, a new offering designed to help nonprofit organizations offer a scalable, cost‑efficient way to provide their employees with retirement plan benefits.
- Health-related costs are the greatest threat to retirement security
- Social Security literacy is crucial for advisors
- The $25T market opportunity in mid-market and mass-affluent households
- Gen X more anxious than baby boomers about retirement
- Taxing trend: How the OBBBA is breaking the standard deduction reliance
NEWSWIRES
Municipalities contend with surprise bills as health costs rise
In July 2025, the Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District received a surprise bill for more than $585,196, which it is still paying off. It was from SchoolCare, a nonprofit that provides health insurance benefits to thousands of public employees throughout New Hampshire, including staff at Jaffrey- Rindge. The bill immediately raised concerns among…
- Everyday Economics: The macro backdrop is more difficult, and that matters for housing
- THE FED CANNOT UNCLOG GLOBAL SHIPPING LANES
- Illinois bill would mandate infant allergy coverage, with unclear cost impact
- Medicaid fraud at Minnesota autism centers was said to be rampant. Two people have been charged.
- Health care in America should be redesigned Op-ed: We should redesign health care in America. Here's a plan that would help Nebraskans (copy)
Annuity News
CT commissioner: 70% of policyholders covered in PHL liquidation plan
Interim Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman estimates that about 70% of PHL Variable Insurance Co. policyholders... Read More
Life Insurance News
Overcoming price objections by reframing costs
The premium rarely stops the decision. The misunderstanding behind the premium does. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Humana and Thor hit the Casualty List, can revive and thrive Humana and Thor Hit the Casualty List
Think of my Casualty List as a court of appeals for innocent stocks that have been unjustly punished. In the first quarter this... Read More
Pols & Politics: Romney, Patrick, Dukakis, Weld, and Healey to celebrate 20 years of MassHealth
Maura Healey, state legislative leaders and policy experts at Faneuil Hall in Boston on Monday to celebrate the 20th anniversar... Read More
Homage names Allan Fisher as director of administration and strategy
In this role, Fisher helps power an organization dedicated to helping older adults and people living with disabilities in Snoho... Read More
Illinoisans to pay for other’s abortion services under proposed grant program
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois health insurance policyholders could begin automatically funding a grant program providing ... Read More
Health insurers pare back some prior-approval requirements
More than a quarter of doctors in an American Medical Association survey said prior authorization led to hospitalization or oth... Read More
Tell Us What You Really Think
Markets are confidently pricing as many as three European Central Bank rate hikes this year, or so it seems. Our live poll this... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Prospect Medical Never Put Aside Money for Malpractice Insurance
The collapse of Prospect Medical, a for-profit hospital chain plundered by private equity and the company's management, ha... Read More
Alexi Giannoulias: Illinois can't afford unchecked auto insurance rates
That principle is at the heart of the Driving Change legislation our office is championing in Springfield, which would move Ill... Read More
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Developing Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of Amherst National Insurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of Amherst Specialty Insurance Company
AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- and the Lon... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for March
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for March. The actions... Read More
Broker Charged With Insider Trading And Obstruction Of Justice
The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:. United States Attorne... Read More
Crypto Firm Goliath Ventures Files for Bankruptcy After CEO Arrested Over $328M Ponzi Scheme
TLDR Goliath Ventures filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Florida Founder Christopher Delgado was arres... Read More
