New individual life premium hits record-setting $17.5B in 2025
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- What’s next for Congress in 2026?
- Relationships: The foundation of sales
- The first of everything — with Uziel Gomez
- Keeping it simple — With Bill Egan
- Using cash value life insurance as a buffer asset in retirement
- The silent retirement savings killer: Bridging the Medicare gap
SPECIAL FEATURE
Ethics and IUL: Tax-advantaged strategies for client success
IUL remains one of the most misunderstood and often misrepresented products in our industry. Read More
From The Field
New $6K deduction could provide tax planning window for retirees
Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible retirees may face a lower tax bill in the coming years.
Four advisors. Four turning points. One missing assumption
Disability income protection planning is one of the most essential components of financial planning and one of the most overlooked.
Where love meets preparation
The day my father gave me a gift of peace, clarity, preparation – and love.
ADVISOR NEWS
Iowa House backs temporary tax hike to fill Medicaid gap
DES MOINES— A temporary tax increase on some health insurers advanced by Iowa lawmakers would ultimately raise health care costs for employers and families already struggling with rising premiums, insurance industry officials and business advocates warned, arguing the burden will be passed directly on to consumers. The Iowa House approved the proposal…
- Iowa Medicaid temporary tax plan draws sharp public opposition
- Charitable giving planning can strengthen advisor/client relationships
- Iowa Medicaid temporary tax plan draws sharp opposition
- Iowans voice concerns that HMO tax bill could raise health insurance costs
- House panel votes to raise certain taxes, transfer money to offset Medicaid shortfall
NEWSWIRES
Trademark Application for “CHUBB” Filed by The Chubb Corporation: The Chubb Corporation
2026 MAR 20– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ CHUBB” by Jenifer DeWolf Paine Fish& Richardson P.C., representing The Chubb Corporation. This application was made available to the public on March 07, 2026.
- New Managed Care Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Association of Vaping-Related Events with Relative Harm Perceptions of E-Cigarettes): Managed Care
- Findings from American Public University Provides New Data about Managed Care (Public Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke Exposure: Analysis of Respiratory-Related Medicaid Claims in Wyoming): Managed Care
- How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/20/2026
- Forex Today: Fed, Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates – 18 March 2026
- MAKE THE CARRIER VISIT PRODUCTIVE
Annuity News
2025: A record-breaking year for annuity sales via banks and BDs
In 2025, favorable economic conditions, along with aging demographics and more advisors selling annuities, led to record-breaki... Read More
Life Insurance News
Ethics and IUL: Tax-advantaged strategies for client success
IUL remains one of the most misunderstood and often misrepresented products in our industry. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal o... Read More
States that mandate health insurance covers abortion facing probe
When Democrat Joe Biden was president, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' civil rights office said the prov... Read More
In switching to original Medicare, beware of Medigap plan refusals
It’ s open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private managed-care plans can either si... Read More
U.S. magistrate judge rules emotional support animal not medically necessary in Social Security case
An administrative law judge’ s denial of an application for Social Security disability benefits should be upheld despite the fa... Read More
Recession Probabilities: All Around 30%-35%
Recession probabilities hold steady between 30% and 35% according to the latest WSJ economist survey and prediction markets. Read More
IRS tax refunds delayed for millions who didn't provide bank information
Millions of taxpayers expecting a federal income tax refund are getting an IRS notice instead of cash due to new rules. Read More
Property and Casualty News
After wildfire: Livestock care, documentation and recovery for Nebraska cattle operations
Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, produce... Read More
5 REASONS SAVVY OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE OWNERS INVEST IN CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE
The following information was released by the American Optometric Association:. Cyber attacks are an increasingly common threat... Read More
OSMA WEIGHS IN DURING ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS THIS WEEK
The following information was released by the Ohio State Medical Association:. In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
JPM Sued Over $328M Crypto Scam: Compliance Failures Under Spotlight
JPMorgan Chase JPM has been sued by victims of an alleged $328- million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in a case that raises fresh... Read More
Advisor convicted of defrauding NBA players through viatical life sales
A California investment adviser was convicted of defrauding three former NBA players out of more than $5 million, federal prose... Read More
Former Connecticut investment advisor indicted for fraud in $3.3M 'free-riding' scheme, feds say
Mar. 3— BRIDGEPORT— A former Connecticut broker and investment advisor has been indicted for defrauding three financial service... Read More
