Mending Health moves into conservatorship as Oklahoma steps up oversight
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
How Currency Prices Move From Headlines To Market Action
A currency market can look calm one moment and change rapidly after a major economic announcement. A central-bank decision, employment report, inflation figure, or unexpected geopolitical development can alter expectations and send exchange rates in a new direction. When EUR/USD moves higher, for example, the price indicates that the euro has strengthened…
- Car Accident in Another New England State: What Happens Next
- It’s here: 2027 Obamacare enrollment
- Not in a FEMA flood zone? Your home could still be at risk – and you could suffer more than your neighbor
- Gottheimer joins North Jersey families helped with military pension back pay, health insurance coverage, IRS refunds and more
- Protective Completes Acquisition of Obsidian, Establishing Specialty Property and Casualty Business Line
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
MassMutual announces record $3.3 billion policyowner dividend for 2027
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Nov. 2, 2026) — In its 175th anniversary year, MassMutual announced that it expects to pay a record... Read More
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
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
Genworth's McInerney to retire
Tom McInerney, who led the insurance giant Genworth Financial through the financial turmoil of the long-term care insurance mar... Read More
Genworth Financial's McInerney to retire
RICHMOND— Tom McInerney, who led the insurance giant Genworth Financial through the financial turmoil of the long-term care ins... Read More
As WA open enrollment begins, far fewer than expected have lost coverage
State leaders originally feared 80,000 people could lose or drop their coverage after Republicans in Congress declined to exten... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Porch Group Announces Attendance at Upcoming Investor Events
Porch Group, Inc., a new kind of homeowners insurance company, today announced its upcoming investor event attendance. Porch Ma... Read More
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
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
