How advisors can get clients to act sooner on life insurance
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- The Medicare agent squeeze
- How to have a black belt practice — With John Terry
- Georgia insurance agent wows on ‘American Idol’ — with Philmon Lee
- ACA subsidy turbulence is reshaping employee benefits
- Regulators tackle controversial annuity illustrations
- Every role in your agency touches revenue
SPECIAL FEATURE
Record IUL sales don’t diminish the need for continued customer engagement
Record IUL growth is raising the standard for case design, consumer education and long-term policy service as financial professionals move... Read More
From The Field
Is financial security possible in the longevity economy?
The industry has the tools it needs. What’s missing is the roadmap for how to use them.
The cost of ignoring long-term care
Why agents can’t afford to stay silent.
When technology becomes easy to rent, what still separates life and annuity carriers?
If you are not a leader in the AI race, what makes you stand out?
ADVISOR NEWS
Advisors await SEC decision on Vanguard fair fund distribution
SEC pushes Vanguard Fair Fund distribution plan to 2027.
NEWSWIRES
‘Downright unaffordable’: State employees in Montana to face higher healthcare costs
Nathan Betz, a probation officer for the adult treatment court in Helena, was blindsided Tuesday afternoon when he learned through an email that an additional $100 every month would soon be docked from his paycheck to cover the costs of his family’ s health insurance. Betz is one of the 13,000 active state government employees who receives health insurance…
- California legislative leaders, Gov. Gavin Newsom announce utility wildfire deal
- ‘Compromise’ state wildfire bill pleases victims but falls short of full structural reform
- Key jobs reports this week could shape Fed interest rate path
- ACA premiums to rise in Virginia
- GSP Health plans new Woodward community health center
Annuity News
Legacy Marketing Group partners with Malibu Life USA for annuity launch
Legacy Marketing Group and Malibu Life USA have partnered to launch two fixed indexed annuities, expected to debut in September... Read More
Industry pushes back on linking ‘financial strength’ to annuity illustrations
Regulators began looking harder at annuity illustrations this year after learning that some products were illustrating as high ... Read More
Cayman Islands premier to meet with U.S. reinsurance regulators
Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. André M. Ebanks MP is travelling to Columbus, Ohio, this... Read More
Life Insurance News
Wildfire smoke, increasing in frequency, has implications for morbidity
As wildfires occur more frequently, research shows that breathing wildfire-related particulate matter is as hazardous to health... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
BRAND DRUGMAKERS RAISED PRICES ON 250 DRUGS THIS SUMMER
The following information was released by the America's Health Insurance Plans:. The Bigger Picture: Americans paid a stag... Read More
Premiums set to spike in Virginia Obamacare premiums set to rise next year, filings show
Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage are on track for sharp increases next year, according to the current rate increase re... Read More
Premiums set to rise next year, filings show Obamacare premiums set to rise next year, filings show
RICHMOND- Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage are on track for sharp increases next year, according to the current rate i... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Who should get flood insurance?
Flood insurance may not be top of mind for many this year because hurricane activity in the Atlantic has been unusually quiet. ... Read More
STATE AUDITOR JAMES BROWN PERMANENTLY REVOKES LICENSE OF KALISPELL BAIL BONDSMAN ACCUSED OF USING POSITION TO EXPLOIT MONTANANS, INCLUDING FOR SEXUAL FAVORS
The following information was released by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance:. State Auditor James Brown prot... Read More
CT business owner charged with failing to have workers’ compensation insurance when employee injured
Dave Benbow, 54, of Bridgeport faces one count of noncompliance with insurance requirements, according to the state Division of... Read More
Insurtech News
Why the insurance claims payout process could deter AI adoption
While many insurers are moving to adopt AI across various aspects of their businesses, claims payouts are being overlooked. Read More
