Human connection still key in the new annuity era
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Smart annuity planning can benefit long-term tax planning
Financial professionals who can translate tax complexity into clear guidance bring real value to the individuals sitting across the table. Read More
From The Field
Why benefits advisors should revisit HSAs, FSAs and HRAs with clients
Tax-advantaged health accounts can play a meaningful role in helping employers control costs while maintaining strong employee benefits.
Purpose over speed: How carriers will win with AI
Before any AI tool is implemented, insurers must ask a fundamental question: What problem are we looking to overcome?
Architecture plays a role in mitigating climate risk
If insurability is tied directly to a building’s resilience, how must architecture evolve?
ADVISOR NEWS
Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West
—President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas, where he highlighted his tax breaks for tipped workers in an appeal targeted at this year's midterm elections. The president recalled in his remarks how a woman in Las Vegas gave him the idea to make tips tax-free, a move that he said is now helping“…
NEWSWIRES
Best’s Market Segment Report: Australia’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Navigating Growth in a Volatile Landscape
Australia’ s non-life insurance industry has been resilient against an increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape, with total insurance revenue for the non-life market reaching approximately AUD 77.7 billion for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2025. According to the Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Australia’ s Non-Life Insurance Segment:…
- NYC to Run New Affordable Housing Insurance Program
- Alexi Giannoulias: Illinoisans can’t keep paying the price for unchecked car insurance rates
- AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND GOVERNMENT OF ITALY SIGN CO-FINANCING AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP FOR SUPPORT TO KEY SECTORS IN AFRICA
- Trump admin seeks health-care price transparency
- OID approved in effort to make health coverage more affordable
Annuity News
‘All-weather’ annuity portfolios aim to sharply limit rainy days
Shifting economic conditions — including higher interest rates, market volatility and increased regulatory scrutiny — are forci... Read More
Life Insurance News
CID hosts info session for PHL Variable policyholders
On Monday, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) hosted a virtual information session for PHL Variable Insurance Co. polic... Read More
How improving the customer experience can build trust
Insurers have long invested in customer experience, and in an increasingly volatile world, that focus matters even more. Read More
AI won’t solve the workforce crisis; here’s what will
Thousands of insurance professionals are expected to retire from the industry in the next 10-15 years. How will the industry re... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
MEDICAID COST-SHARING COVERAGE VETO SUSTAINED
The following information was released by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature:. LB929, introduced by Omaha Sen. John Fredrickso... Read More
MEDICAID COST-SHARING COVERAGE APPROVED
The following information was released by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature:. LB929, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John Fredrickson... Read More
DeSantis administration gets pushback for its child health policies
The DeSantis administration has not expanded Florida families' access to a low-cost health insurance plan for children des... Read More
Fed minutes show willingness to consider interest rate increases
Some Federal Reserve officials wanted to keep interest rate increases on the table, given the stubborn inflation that was set t... Read More
It’s been a weird 24 hours for the Fed
The message from top Republicans on Tuesday morning was that things were on track for an orderly transition atop the Federal Re... Read More
Still no big business meltdown in NYC
It looks like the claims about a mass business exodus from New York City may be a tad overblown, according to at least one repo... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Illinoisans can't keep paying the price
That principle is at the heart of the Driving Change legislation our office is championing in Spring-field, which would move Il... Read More
Rising Medical Malpractice Payouts Drive Push for Tort Reform
Medical professionals, insurance companies and government representatives are calling for tort reform, and warning that without... Read More
Orange bail bonds company helped owner coerce jailed women for sex, lawsuit claims
An Orange County bail bonds company is being sued after its employees helped its owner coerce jailed women into having sex with... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Negligence – Disability insurer denied summary judgment in lawsuit over rescission
Defendant Joshua Flores, a truck driver, had illegally parked his tractor-trailer for the night in the shoulder area of an acce... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for March
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for March. The actions... Read More
Broker Charged With Insider Trading And Obstruction Of Justice
The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:. United States Attorne... Read More
