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INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- How AI Is Changing Life Insurance
- Indexed Universal Life: Tax-Free Promise or Costly Illusion?
- The triumph of daily victories — With John Nichols
- Patrick Crayton’s New Insurance Playbook
- The power of independence in the high net worth market
- Turning awareness into action during Life Insurance Awareness Month
SPECIAL FEATURE
How to prepare for new AEP rules
As we head into this Annual Election Period, the biggest mistake you can make is to assume a plan that... Read More
From The Field
Your clients’ policies haven’t caught up with AI attacks
Ask what stops an attack, not what sees one.
Rising healthcare costs force employers to rethink coverage strategies
As employers begin to evaluate benefit plans for 2027, many confront a difficult challenge.
The lettuce recall: A case study for insurers and their clients
The recent Taylor Farms/Taco Bell lettuce recall is a case study about the tremendous risk for insurers when supply chains aren’t recall-ready.
ADVISOR NEWS
House panel advances CLEAR Forms Act backed by IRI
The House Financial Services Committee advanced the CLEAR Forms Act, an IRI-backed bill aimed at simplifying disclosures for certain annuity and insurance products.
- Modifying life insurance based on evolving needs
- Your client wants to cash out an annuity. Here’s what to consider
- How student loan debt impacts 401(k) balances
- The ‘sandwich generation’ faces compounded barriers to retirement savings
- Benefit Costs Squeeze Schools, Driving Cuts, Tax Hikes And Difficult Tradeoffs
NEWSWIRES
Pet Insurance Rates Can Soar at Renewal, but Switching Insurers May Be Difficult | Insurify
Pet owners across the nation are getting a costly surprise a year into their pet insurance plans. The increases can be eye-popping, with some social media users reporting their pet insurance premiums jumped from $200 per year to $1,362— a 581% increase. Nick VinZant, director of public relations at Trupanion, agreed. "
Annuity News
Regulators urged to sharply limit hypothetical data in annuity illustrations
NAIC regulators are closing in on changes that would limit the use of historical investment returns in annuity illustrations. Read More
Life Insurance News
MIB reports double-digit life insurance app activity in record August
Life insurance application activity surged 18% in August from a year earlier, with the most significant gains seen among older ... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
The Rising Cost of Healthcare, Explained
For many employers, open enrollment season comes with a familiar question: why did our health insurance rates increase again? W... Read More
Health insurance premiums set to spike
Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027-- the large... Read More
Health insurance premiums set for biggest jump in 24 years
Hold onto your wallets: Employer-sponsored health insurance plans are expected to cost 8.2% more on average in 2027-- the large... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Latimer County flood maps become final
Latimer County has new flood maps that will become effective March 16, 2027. Until March, a FEMA compliance specialist will wor... Read More
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH'S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXTEND TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE, SUPPORT HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PASSES BANKING COMMITTEE
The following information was released by the office of Minnesota Sen. Senator Tina Smith's bipartisan legislation to safe... Read More
Progress prepares residents for flooding
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency joined Lower Makefield Township and loca... Read More
Insurtech News
AI skills in higher demand than MBAs in financial services
As artificial intelligence continues to take over the financial services industry, a new report by PwC found there is more dema... Read More
