A lifetime of lessons: Thomas Peterson on why disability insurance matters
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- Risk-control index innovation grows as regulators scrutinize complexity
- Keeping it simple — With Tom Bumbolow
- Nationwide marks 100 years as a modern mutual
- A Partner on Life’s Financial Journey with Leah West
- Harnessing, cultivating and profiting from centers of influence
- A perfect storm demands better planning
SPECIAL FEATURE
Building trust in a more complex Medicare Advantage market
Medicare Advantage continues to grow as regulations, plan design and public scrutiny evolve. This makes it more important to help... Read More
From The Field
Social Security is on the ballot in the midterm elections
It should come as no surprise that Social Security solvency is a major midterm issue.
Can your finances handle an unexpected health crisis?
An unexpected illness or injury can cut income or create expensive ongoing care needs that strain household finances and long-term goals.
Financing your next agency acquisition
What owners must know before they buy.
ADVISOR NEWS
CT governor’s candidates claims: What’s true, and what’s misleading
Voters watching a blitz of television commercials in the final weeks of the Connecticut governor "s campaign have been swamped by a tsunami of conflicting claims and counterclaims. Republican gubernatorial nominee Ryan Fazio has repeatedly said in commercials that Gov. Ned Lamont raised taxes, while Lamont counters that he actually cut taxes.
NEWSWIRES
Home Insurance Is Becoming an Election Issue. Are Candidates Listening? | Insurify
Rising home insurance costs are a top affordability concern for voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Some polls show voters are now more worried about their insurance bills than their taxes. Sixty-five percent of likely voters consider homeowners insurance costs important to their ability to buy a home or afford the one they already own,…
- EPIC Marks New York Headquarters Milestone as Specialty Business Continues to Grow
- Advice for health care open enrollment beginning November 1
- Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
- Experts say climate change is impacting home insurance: Do homeowners see it?
- Who inherits the homeowners insurance when someone dies?
Annuity News
Foresters Financial appoints Tom Ross as chief distribution officer for U.S. annuity sales
TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 — Foresters Financial has appointed Tom Ross as chief distribution officer, U.S. annuity sales, effectiv... Read More
Changing client priorities are reshaping annuity conversations
While guaranteed income remains important, principal protection, growth opportunities, and other goals are also top priorities. Read More
Insurer proposes $1.1M deal to resolve CA teachers’ annuity fee lawsuit
California public-school employees are accepting a $1.1 million settlement over what they claim are improper annuity rider fees. Read More
Life Insurance News
Life insurers race to win retirement customers as distribution shifts
Life insurance distribution is changing as population aging, retirement income needs and artificial intelligence reshape how in... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Conn. remembers Wyman as trailblazer, mentor
HARTFORD-- The late Nancy Wyman, a former lieutenant governor and state comptroller, was remembered Oct. 20 as a gender pioneer... Read More
Wyman remembered as barrier-breaking political pioneer
HARTFORD-- The late Nancy Wyman, a former lieutenant governor and state comptroller, was remembered Oct. 20 as a gender pioneer... Read More
Wyman remembered as trailblazer, mentor
HARTFORD-- The late Nancy Wyman, a former lieutenant governor and state comptroller, was remembered Oct. 20 as a gender pioneer... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Rainier Partners Acquires Apex Insurance Services, a Leading Automotive Insurance MGA Platform
Rainier Partners, a private equity firm investing in lower middle-market services businesses, is pleased to announce its invest... Read More
NIOBRARA COUNTY UPDATES – OCTOBER 2026
The following information was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture:. Niobrara County and all surrounding counties hav... Read More
Hurricane Isaias claims top $580 million
TALLAHASSEE Insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Isaias so far approach $582 million as claims start to roll in from the Oc... Read More
Insurtech News
Beyond AI pilots: How insurers are putting AI agents to work
Insurance leaders discussed AI efficiency gains, human oversight, workforce challenges and how insurers can put AI agents to work. Read More
