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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
Arch Reinsurance Group Elevates William Soares and Jon Schriber
Arch Reinsurance Group today announced the promotions of William Soares to CEO of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. in Bermuda and Jon Schriber to CEO of Arch Reinsurance Company in the U.S., effective immediately. Soares joined Arch in 2006 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility within Arch Re in Bermuda. He has served as President of Arch Reinsurance…
- Reliance Matrix Expands Employee Navigator Integration with New Evidence of Insurability (EOI) API Enhancement
- AG sues insurance company for claims practices
- California is finally asking who should really pay for Medi-Cal | Opinion
- Anthem Partners with One Southern Indiana to Lower the Cost of Health Coverage for Small Businesses
- Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade
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
Dropped your ACA insurance due to spiking premiums? You could qualify for a state subsidy this fall
Abigail Spanberger approved $150 million dollars for it in the state budget late last month. The move comes after federal fundi... Read More
ICYMI: TRUMP'S DOJ GOES TO COURT TO LET EMPLOYERS DENY BIRTH CONTROL COVERAGE
Yesterday, Politico reported that Trump's Department of Justice went to court seeking to revive a rule that would allow em... Read More
Yorktown eyes budgeting options to cope with insurance rate spike
Rising employee health insurance premiums have Yorktown city officials looking at options as they begin their annual budget pla... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Judge halts Burlington home foreclosure sale after remains found inside
Judge Joseph M. Shortall's order, issued Wednesday, comes days after the lawyer for the winning bidder, Edward A. Marchion... Read More
Suit accuses Allstate of underpaying claims; similar case against State Farm advances
OKLAHOMA CITY— Allstate Insurance Co. was accused Tuesday of engaging in a scheme to pump up corporate profits by underpaying o... Read More
Chippewa County residents invited to attend FEMA flood map open house
FEMA and Chippewa County officials invite residents to join the open house in Chippewa Falls or via Zoom on Wednesday, July 15,... 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
