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INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- 2026: The industry responds to an aging population
- Hybrids will lead the way in product trends for 2026
- Knighthead’s big move — With Ed Massaro
- Building momentum — with Lonniece McDonald
- Start 2026 workplace benefits education now
- Take advantage of the exploding $800B IRA rollover market
SPECIAL FEATURE
Indexing the industry for IULs and annuities
Clients are terrified of doing everything "right" and still running out of money. Read More
From The Field
Why aligning wealth and protection strategies will define 2026 planning
When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in July, it promised stability.
More shopping, less switching and a new kind of buyer
While an expectation of a mass switching frenzy in the year ahead seems logical, the most relevant data says otherwise.
Indexing the industry for IULs and annuities
Clients are terrified of doing everything “right” and still running out of money.
ADVISOR NEWS
Finseca and IAQFP announce merger
Finseca and the International Association of Qualified Financial Planners announced their merger.
- More than half of recent retirees regret how they saved
- Tech group seeks additional context addressing AI risks in CSF 2.0 draft profile connecting frameworks
- How to discuss higher deductibles without losing client trust
- Take advantage of the exploding $800B IRA rollover market
- Study finds more households move investable assets across firms
NEWSWIRES
After loss of tax credits, WA sees a drop in insurance coverage
State officials had predicted 80,000 people would forgo coverage if Congress didn't extend the enhanced premium tax credits for those purchasing the policies. During open enrollment, which ran from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15, more than 290,000 residents signed up for insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulrey said the drop in…
- Clear and obvious signs of concern Harry Harelik: Clear and obvious signs of concern for our nation
- Outlook 2026: With recent offerings, life insurance goes high-tech
- My Spin: The healthcare election
- COLUMN: Working to lower the cost of care for Kentucky families
- Penny bill: Hidden Tax For Cash Customers
Annuity News
Court fines Cutter Financial $100,000, requires client notice of guilty verdict
A Massachusetts judge fined Jeffrey Cutter $50,000 and Cutter Financial Group $100,000 today for an Advisors Act violation invo... Read More
Life Insurance News
AI in life and health: Poised for a 2026 breakthrough?
With compelling use cases emerging across the life and health sector, the age of artificial intelligence is here. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Is cost of health care top election issue?
When Congress finally passed a stopgap measure to end the 43- day federal government budget shutdown last November, the bill di... Read More
Indiana to bid $68 billion in Medicaid contracts this summer
Indiana's social services agency plans to rebid $68 billion worth of health care contracts in August for vulnerable Hoosie... Read More
NFIB NEW MEXICO CHAMPIONS SMALL BUSINESS REFORMS TO ADDRESS RISING HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS
The following information was released by the National Federation of Independent Business:. SANTA FE The National Federation of... Read More
Why America Needs a Healthcare Clearing Corporation
The following is a guest article by Stuart Z. Goldstein What if the healthcare industry didn’t have to support multiple dispara... Read More
Luigi Mangione to stand trial on state murder charges in June, ahead on federal case
Luigi Mangione will stand trial on murder and firearms charges in Manhattan state court on June 8, a judge said Friday morning.... Read More
Root Inc: Driving Insurance Growth with Mobile Telematics & Data‑Driven Pricing
In the dynamic landscape of the financial sector, Root Inc, operating under the ticker symbol Root Inc-OH, has emerged as a not... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Insurance rates could go up under new homeowners bill
However, some worry that middle- and lower-class homeowners in California would assist in offsetting the cost for high-income h... Read More
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Reiterate Need for FEMA
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith this week reiterated the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to en... Read More
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES
The following information was released by Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker an... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Trump Sues JP Morgan For ‘Nice Bank You Got There, Be A Shame If Something Happened To It’
JAMIE DIMON, COME ON DOWN! Trump announced the litigation 10 days ago on Truth Social, insisting that he would never consider a... Read More
"Commercial defamation." Trump sued JP Morgan for its "progressive beliefs" and demanded millions in compensation.
US President Donald Trump has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Wall Street's largest bank, JP Morgan Chase, and its ... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for December
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for December. The acti... Read More
