How advisors can help frugal retirees finally enjoy their savings
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- AI: Going beyond the chatbot
- The velocity of money — with Stefun Darts
- Adapt and fly — With Panos Leledakis
- Failing to plan for succession sends a troubling signal
- Demographics are destiny — and, for advisors, opportunity
- 4 ways to give workplace life insurance a higher profile
SPECIAL FEATURE
When you’re in the picture, you can’t see the frame
The difference between a competent agent and an exceptional one has nothing to do with product knowledge. Read More
From The Field
Let’s stop being insurance salespeople
Why working in the long-term care market deserves a higher standard.
Bridging the gap between online research and human guidance
Advisors recognize that online research is only a starting point, not a roadmap for what comes next.
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.
ADVISOR NEWS
Wealth planning vs. estate planning: Honoring your client’s wishes
How advisors and clients can work together to protect a legacy.
NEWSWIRES
Open Enrollment Starts November 1: Tampa Broker Ryan Michalek Urges Families and the Self-Employed to Check 2027 Costs Before They Auto-Renew
"Ryan Michalek, founder of Michalek Health Solutions, an independent health and life insurance brokerage in Tampa, Florida." The independent licensed agent says a renewal notice is a prompt to re-shop, and December 15 is the date to circle for coverage that starts January 1. Tampa, Florida, United States- October 15, 2026- Open Enrollment for 2027 health coverage…
- AUD/USD Signal: Forecast Ahead of RBA Decision US NFP Data
- As WA open enrollment begins, far fewer than expected have lost coverage
- Pennsylvania Health Plans Must Cover Colon Cancer Screening at 45
- In Miami-Dade court, health insurer fights an order to cover $48,500 cancer drug
- Everyday Economics: The U.S. economy is undergoing a structural shift
Annuity News
How flexible annuities fit today’s retirement portfolios
Advisors should understand the value of flexible annuities, especially for clients who want good returns while saving for speci... Read More
Life Insurance News
South Carolina, Atlantic Coast mediation fails to resolve reserving dispute
A mediation hearing held Friday failed to resolve the disagreement between South Carolina regulators and Atlantic Coast Life In... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Fed judge blocks Medicaid work requirement rule
District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston, issued Thursday, sided with Massachusetts and two dozen other states which had sued t... Read More
Health insurers leave millions unpaid for mental health crisis care in California
As mobile crisis response teams in Northern California de-escalate and stabilize thousands of people with mental health conditi... Read More
Commissioner places Mending Health in conservatorship
OKLAHOMA CITY— Mending Health Insurance in Oklahoma Inc. was placed into conservatorship Friday by state Insurance Commissioner... Read More
Property and Casualty News
AROUND TOWN: Birrell raises more in latest filing, but Redmon maintains overall fundraising lead
Democratic challenger Kevin Redmon outraised Republican Commissioner JoAnn Birrell overall in the race for the Cobb County Dist... Read More
Commentary: Mark Gongloff: Why home insurance costs more than property tax
An annoying, persistent myth of climate discourse is the idea that trying to stop the planet from becoming a charred hellscape ... Read More
Vehicle insurance ordinance brings Bluefield in line with W.Va. code
BLUEFIELD— Motorists traveling along city streets in Bluefield will want to make sure their vehicle insurance is up to date. Ma... 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
