Caregiving: A challenge that costs employers billions
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- The Medicare agent squeeze
- How to have a black belt practice — With John Terry
- Georgia insurance agent wows on ‘American Idol’ — with Philmon Lee
- ACA subsidy turbulence is reshaping employee benefits
- Regulators tackle controversial annuity illustrations
- Every role in your agency touches revenue
SPECIAL FEATURE
Before you debate premium financing, understand the bigger picture
The right strategy depends on context. Read More
From The Field
The 3 things that shrink your Social Security income
The number everyone optimizes — your gross monthly benefit — isn’t the number that lands in your bank account.
Client relationships are tested when the storm hits
For millions of policyholders in storm-prone regions, the Atlantic hurricane season is when their relationship with their insurer is most likely to be tested.
How AI is removing the barriers to ICHRA adoption
Ninety-three percent of brokers anticipate that the adoption of individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements will increase over the next five years.
ADVISOR NEWS
Dutch gambling tax hike falls short as prediction markets eye World Cup
A gambling tax hike in the Netherlands has fallen well short of its projected revenue target, according to a recent analysis by iGaming Business. For bettors in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., the Dutch shortfall is worth watching. What happened in the Netherlands.
- Proposed legislation takes aim at Social Security shortfall
- The overlooked retirement security risk that must be addressed
- What advisors should know about hedge funds in retirement planning
- Retirement control is top success measure for middle class, ACLI says
- Industry groups applaud House passage of Financial Exploitation Prevention Act
NEWSWIRES
Who are Democrats Kim and Allen, California’s insurance commissioner candidates?
The top two vote-getters in the June primary for insurance commissioner are democrats Jane Kim and Ben Allen— a first for candidates going against each other from the same political party since the office became an elected position. The 49- year-old Kim, a former Lakeport supervisor from San Francisco, has been endorsed by Vermont "s progressive U.S.
- Fed economist: Tulsa is a 'pocket of real strength'
- BOK Financial CEO discusses economy, AI, data centers and Tulsa’s growth
- State budget helps 200,000 afford insurance
- State Health Plan brings back Blue Cross NC
- Here's how Connecticut's candidates for governor differ on healthcare plans as costs rise
Annuity News
Built-in guaranteed annuities: What advisors should know
Fidelity Investments recently announced its Fidelity Freedom Lifetime, the latest guaranteed income option for employer plans. Read More
Life Insurance News
Before you debate premium financing, understand the bigger picture
The right strategy depends on context. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Colorado hospitals poised to receive $455 million Medicaid funding boost
After years of losing out on the federal dollars, Colorado has been approved to tap a well-known Medicaid financing tool that i... Read More
Nevada sees drop in health insurance marketplace enrollment as subsidies lapse
Nevada— and the country at large— are experiencing a decline in enrollment in the marketplace created through Obamacare. For Ne... Read More
NYC Expands Outreach to Help Residents Keep Health Coverage
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the NYC Health Department and NYC Health+ Hospitals on July 1 announced an expanded outreach effort to he... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Area residents invited to flood risk workshop in Lisbon
Lawrence County residents are invited to learn about their flood risk and new flood maps at an open house hosted by the Federal... Read More
What's Working: Colorado homeowners insurance is among the most expensive in the US
Quick links: 5- years of insurer losses/profits| Reader poll: Expensive insurance| Denver plans for 10,000 jobs| Cash App'... Read More
Cops: No liquor means no liquor
Krista Jean Sturgis, 55, of the 200 block of Albee Road in Nokomis, was charged with DUI-fourth or subsequent offense, a third-... Read More
Insurtech News
Stride Joins Integrity to Transform Nation’s Individual Marketplace of Expanding Healthcare Benefits
--Integrity, LLC, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning... Read More
‘AI communication gap’ leaves negative impression on customers
Some insurers should reconsider how they use artificial intelligence for customer service, as a new Trustpilot report found tha... Read More
NAIC criticized over network flaws and communication after cyberattack
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is struggling to contain the fallout from a June 11 cyber breach that poten... Read More
