Advisor convicted of defrauding NBA players through viatical life sales
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- What’s next for Congress in 2026?
- Relationships: The foundation of sales
- The first of everything — with Uziel Gomez
- Keeping it simple — With Bill Egan
- Using cash value life insurance as a buffer asset in retirement
- The silent retirement savings killer: Bridging the Medicare gap
SPECIAL FEATURE
Rethinking whether annuities are too late for older retirees
"I'm too old for an annuity" represents one of your greatest untapped opportunities. Read More
From The Field
How technology is changing personal injury auto claims
The auto insurance claims operation in 2026 looks almost nothing like it did five years ago.
Personal lines stabilization doesn’t mean agent complacency
Personal lines are entering 2026 with real signs of stabilization, but not the kind that lets agents relax underwriting discipline or reset client expectations.
Employment trends are reshaping the insurance industry
Insurers occupy a dual role in today’s employment environment.
ADVISOR NEWS
Geopolitical instability and risk raise fears of Black Swan scenarios
Although Black Swan events are not seen to be immediately likely, these rare, high-impact scenarios are perceived as increasingly plausible and should be considered by executive boards given their potential consequences.
NEWSWIRES
An Application for the Trademark “TACTICAL WEIGHTING” Has Been Filed by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company: Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company
2026 MAR 04– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ TACTICAL WEIGHTING” by Rachel A. Rice, representing Great-West Life& Annuity Insurance Company. This application was made available to the public on February 16,…
- Data from Nanjing Agricultural University Provide New Insights into Risk Management (The Impact of Extreme Precipitation On Agricultural Enterprises’ Insurance Purchasing Behavior): Risk Management
- AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Cigna Group and Its Subsidiaries
- New Investment Study Findings Have Been Reported by Investigators at Federal Reserve Bank (Optimal Monetary Policy for the Masses): Investment
- Parrett Insurance Agency earns ‘Presidential Agency Partner’ distinction
- Investigators at Federal Reserve Bank Report Findings in CDC and FDA (Real-time Estimates of Differences In Real Expenditure Growth and Inflation Across Households): CDC and FDA
Annuity News
Rethinking whether annuities are too late for older retirees
"I'm too old for an annuity" represents one of your greatest untapped opportunities. Read More
Life Insurance News
LIMRA: Individual life insurance new premium sets 2025 sales record
Total new annualized premium increased 10% year over year to $17.5 billion in 2025, according to preliminary results from LIMRA... Read More
Kyle Busch, PacLife reach confidential settlement, seek to dismiss lawsuit
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, have reached a confidential settlement with PacLife and two other defend... Read More
Life insurance apps hit all-time high in January, double-digit growth for 40+
Life insurance application activity grew 9.5% in January, the highest year-over-year growth rate for any January on record, acc... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Iowa insurance firms warn bill would make health costs rise
DES MOINES— Iowa insurance companies expressed stern opposition Tuesday to state lawmakers' proposal for a one-time, short... Read More
Farmers among many facing higher insurance premiums
MCCRACKEN COUNTY— Farmers faced many challenges last year, including low commodity prices, high input costs and being stuck in ... Read More
Mark Farrah Associates Analyzed the 2024 Medical Loss Ratio and Rebates Results
In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com, summarized key findings from the... Read More
Kraken Secures Federal Reserve Master Account for Direct Payments
TLDR Kraken Financial secured a Federal Reserve master account from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The approval gives... Read More
States try ‘public option’ Obamacare plans to reduce coverage costs
Nearly two decades ago, progressives fought to include a so-called public option — a government-run health plan — in the broad ... Read More
Democrats again pitch for BadgerCare ‘public option’ to expand health coverage
With rising costs for health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act, Democrats in the Legislature are proposing an... Read More
Property and Casualty News
3 things to know about blockbuster New Orleans staged wreck trial as opening arguments begin
Opening arguments began Wednesday morning in the blockbuster insurance fraud trial of two New Orleans personal injury lawyers a... Read More
Florida Reforms Stabilizing Insurance Markets
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 04, 2026-- During National Consumer Protection Week, the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida is h... Read More
State Farm, Travelers, and Progressive Homeowners Insurance Customers Have Opportunity to Join Schall Law Firm Investigation into Insurers’ Decision to Change Insurance Deductibles and Terms Without Homeowners’ Knowledge
LOS ANGELES, March 04, 2026-- The Schall Law Firm, a national litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on beh... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Former Connecticut investment advisor indicted for fraud in $3.3M 'free-riding' scheme, feds say
Mar. 3— BRIDGEPORT— A former Connecticut broker and investment advisor has been indicted for defrauding three financial service... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for February
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for February. The acti... Read More
SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Senior Executive of Brazilian Company Charged With Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the entry of a final consent judgment as to Fernando Passos in the SEC&a... Read More
