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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
The silver economy ushers in a new era of life insurance growth
Longer lives, fewer births and an unprecedented concentration of wealth among older Americans are reshaping the demand for financial protection... Read More
From The Field
Plan now for lower Social Security benefits later
Addressing the Trust Fund’s solvency shortfall will come with a cost for future retirees.
AI isn’t cutting broker jobs. Here is what it is doing instead
We are poised for a demographic shift that could leave millions of Americans without a broker or advice to help navigate a complex and costly insurance market.
The conversation almost no advisor is having yet
You built your practice on having the hard conversations everyone else avoids. This is simply the one you haven’t added yet.
ADVISOR NEWS
Why advisors should offer retirement-longevity planning
These services extend traditional retirement projections past standard life expectancy to address various issues associated with 30- to 40-year retirement horizons.
NEWSWIRES
NAPA Expands E&O Insurance Program for Life & Health Agencies and Launches New Coverage for IMOs
NAPA, the National Association of Professional Agents, announces enhancements to its Insurance Agency Errors& Omissions Insurance program, furthering the availability of its accessible and comprehensive coverage to high-volume Life& Health Agencies. LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026/ PRNewswire-PRWeb/– NAPA, the National Association of Professional…
- DON NOLLET: The doctor might see you — eventually
- What Luigi Mangione’s celebrity says about Gen Z
- Ohio man pleads guilty to ‘largest healthcare fraud case’
- Healey announces campaign to help residents hold onto their healthcare coverage
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage patients to lose in-network benefits at Valley Health
Annuity News
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
Corebridge annuity sales slip ahead of Equitable marriage
Corebridge Financial saw lower annuity sales in the second quarter, but remains focused on its coming merger with Equitable Hol... Read More
California teachers settle class-action lawsuit over in-plan annuity fees
Plaintiff Danielle Krimbow and the Life Insurance Company of the Southwest announced a tentative settlement in their lawsuit ov... Read More
Life Insurance News
Court losses bring Greg Lindberg fraud victims closer to restitution
One-time insurance mogul and convicted fraudster Greg Lindberg saw more avenues to appeal a $1.6 billion restitution order clos... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
The MolinaCares Accord Grants $100,000 to Illinois Public Health Association to Support Illinois’ Medicaid Population
The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Illinois, announced a $100,000 grant to support the Illinois... Read More
Mississippi insurance commissioner pushes short-term plans as healthcare costs climb
As more Mississippians struggle to afford healthcare, Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is working to make short-term health p... Read More
Green Mountain Care Board sets modest rate increases for 2027 Vermont health insurance marketplace plans
BY OLIVIA G IEGER VTDigger. BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont and MVP Health Care are the only two insurers that sell health insu... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Did a recent ruling kill California’s multi-million-dollar bail bonds industry?
If you visit the Sacramento County courthouse, chances are you will see at least one member of the Padilla family in a freshly-... Read More
State Farm shells out $5 billion in dividends to auto customers
State Farm is shelling out $5 billion in payments to its auto insurance customers. Each payout is based upon a percentage— rang... Read More
MICHIGAN JOINS $15.5 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MORTGAGE SERVICER FOR FORCE-PLACING DUPLICATIVE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON BORROWERS
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services joined 48 state financial regulatory agencies in reaching a $15.5 m... Read More
Insurtech News
Agentic AI is transforming insurance sales both for consumers and agents
The use of agentic AI in the insurance industry has positively impacted sales by empowering consumers and helping less experien... Read More
- Stride Joins Integrity to Transform Nation’s Individual Marketplace of Expanding Healthcare Benefits
