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
Proposed legislation takes aim at Social Security shortfall
The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 would create a 13-member commission on long-term Social Security solvency.
- 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
- Younger workers more likely to be eligible for a retirement plan after changing jobs
NEWSWIRES
Dishonest telemarketers are selling fake health insurance, leaving Minnesotans in the lurch
Selling plans under fake names. “It’ s definitely a trending issue in the insurance space,” said Sara Payne, assistant commissioner for enforcement at the Department of Commerce. State insurance regulators this week unveiled the latest legal action against a company falsely telling consumers its products are health insurance in Minnesota.
- Flooding, weather events impact farmers, taxpayers
- NC’s State Health Plan switching who administers its members’ benefits, again
- FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCES THE LEADERSHIP AND OBJECTIVES OF ITS TASK FORCES TO ADVANCE THE CONDUCT OF MONETARY POLICY
- Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Guatemala’s Insurance Industry
- Mile Auto Acquires The Insurance House, Creating One of the Southeast’s Most Diversified Technology-Enabled Auto Insurance Platforms
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
agilon health Reports ACO REACH Model Results for 2024 Performance Year
agilon health, inc., the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, announced that its ... Read More
Ohio saw the largest drop in enrollment after Trump/Republican Affordable Care Act cuts
Ohio is the state that saw the biggest drop in enrollment in health plans under the Affordable Care Act, according to federal d... Read More
Ohio children unable to access mental healthcare because of insurance, costs, and lack of providers
Costs, provider availability, and health insurance limitations were the top reasons Ohio children were not able to access menta... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Take these steps during and after a hurricane
Now that we’ re into hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, it’ s important to know what to do during and after t... Read More
Home insurers profited big in '25
Last year was a good one for Texas home insurers. Statewide, rates increased by an average of 4.3% in 2025, according to the Te... Read More
An Application for the Trademark “THE HARTFORD” Has Been Filed by Hartford Fire Insurance Company: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
2026 JUL 09-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- According to news reporting originating from Washi... 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