How executive benefits impact an estate plan
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- The Annuity Evolution: New Rules, Smarter Tech
- Annuities at the speed of a cheetah — With Mark Zesbaugh
- A foundation of faith — with Cheryl D. George
- Preserve client assets with a Medicaid-compliant annuity
- The biggest domestic issue of the 21st century
- An HSA can help with high costs, but employees need more support in using it
SPECIAL FEATURE
How accelerated underwriting is transforming life insurance
Accelerated underwriting isn't only a convenience, but it is a capital-efficiency play. Read More
From The Field
A new era at the Federal Reserve
Now that he has been confirmed by the Senate, Kevin Warsh will step into a role closely watched by world and business leaders.
The freedom to dream, the courage to build
The freedom to build something meaningful often comes with risk.
Why annuities are gaining traction with younger investors
For younger investors, the appeal is not necessarily guaranteed income decades down the road.
ADVISOR NEWS
73% of US business leaders say economic uncertainty keeps them from focusing on transition
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are heightening energy security fears and pressure on businesses, while surging demand from energy-intensive technologies is making investment in alternative energy urgent, as 73% of US executives say uncertainty is stalling transition investment.
- Report: Many Americans paying up to 45% of annual income on auto loans
- Latest state budget raises taxes on Californians, ignores voter priorities
- What advisors and clients must know about Roth conversions
- Worker retirement confidence dips to lowest level in a decade
- What’s behind private equity investment in insurance brokerages
NEWSWIRES
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Ilaf Takaful Insurance Company K.S.C. (Closed)
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B++ and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb” to Ilaf Takaful Insurance Company K.S.C.. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect ILAF Takaful’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business…
- Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to 6.49%, little changed from its range the past 6 weeks
- MAMDANI ADMINISTRATION TAKES ON SKYROCKETING INSURANCE COSTS WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CITY-BACKED HOUSING INSURANCE PROGRAM
- Connecticut retirees face high savings hurdles
- Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
- Privacy4Cars® Launches DisconnectedCar™, the First-Ever Solution to Close Widespread Unaddressed Connected Vehicle Risks
Annuity News
Reframing retirement income for greater certainty
A meaningful shift is underway among Americans approaching retirement. Read More
Life Insurance News
How accelerated underwriting is transforming life insurance
Accelerated underwriting isn't only a convenience, but it is a capital-efficiency play. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Workplace pilot will support employees with celiac disease
Beginning July 1, all eligible RA Capital employees and covered family members with celiac disease or medically necessary glute... Read More
Largest Medicaid pediatric provider sues DeSantis administration over pay rates
Pediatric Associates said it notified the state Agency for Health Care Administration Tuesday morning that it plans to seek $30... Read More
Research Conducted at University Medical Center Munster Has Updated Our Knowledge about Transgender Health (Longitudinal Trends of Health Service Utilization for Gender Dysphoria In Germany Between 2010 and 2021 Based On Health Insurance Data): Health and Medicine – Transgender Health
2026 JUN 24-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- Investigators publish new report on Health and Med... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Assembly advances bill to help Californians keep their home insurance
A bill to help homeowners keep their insurance by requiring greater disclosure of reasons for nonrenewal and instructions for h... Read More
AG files separate State Farm suit per high court ruling
One day after the state Supreme Court said he couldn't piggyback on someone else's lawsuit against an insurance compa... Read More
Drummond files separate State Farm lawsuit after state Supreme Court ruling
One day after the state Supreme Court said he couldn't piggyback on someone else's lawsuit against an insurance compa... Read More
Insurtech News
Jury Found Charlie Javice Guilty Judge Gave Her to 85 Months Now She Tries No GPS Again
SDNY COURTHOUSE, June 2– JPMorgan Chase bought a start-up called Frank, which claimed to have 4 million students signed up to f... Read More
PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage
Those leaders who turn AI risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, a PwC executive says. Read More
AI-generated video of Canada’s prime minister drove a widow to lose $1 million in crypto fraud
A 2025 Facebook ad featuring an AI-generated video of Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsing a cryptocurrency platform cost Judy ... Read More
