INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
SPECIAL FEATURE
New LIMRA research head Bryan Hodgens talks annuity and life sales with INN
Bryan Hodgens recently joined John Hilton, senior editor for InsuranceNewsNet, for a discussion of his new role as head of LIMRA.. Read More
From The Field
Copay accumulators are harming patients
Although insurer copay accumulator policies may vary slightly from state to state, they all inevitably increase patient harm.
Data migration and modernization myths debunked
Digital transformation is dependent on and driven by modernizing your data.
7 deliverables to expect from an insurer
Whether you’re an independent broker or a captive agent, you may have more leverage than you think with the insurers with which you’re aligned.
ADVISOR NEWS
Organizations: The right places to meet the right prospects
The four characteristics of the ideal community organization for you.
- Cardinal Point Wealth Management Alerts Canadian Expats in the U.S. to Potential Tax Changes in 2025
- Why advisors should discuss funeral preplanning with clients
- How financial advisors plan to grow their practices
- Emotional intelligence is a sought-after skill for advisors
- Older workers filling shrinking prime-age worker pool
NEWSWIRES
Hello, 'Mr. Less-than-expected'
We just had another first Friday and in came another visit from " Mr. Less- than-expected." The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates later this month. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 142,000 during the month, down from 89,000 in July…
- FED WELCOMES 'SOFT LANDING' The Fed welcomes a 'soft landing' even if many Americans don't feel like cheering
- Aon and Marsh McLennan Call on (Re)insurance Industry to Aid Ukraine’s Resilience
- How one Orange County community college district found $8M of its own money
- 2 retired Rancho Santiago CCD employees have deep moorings in ASCIP risk pool
- What's Working: Colorado homeowners insurance increased nearly 60% in five years
Annuity News
Advisors are key to a positive annuity purchase experience
With annuity demand expected to shatter records again this year, financial professionals should be prepared to discuss annuity ... Read More
Life Insurance News
Independent distribution: How it’s changing the industry
As the number of independent advisors has grown, the influence of intermediaries has grown as well. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
ACA rates approved to increase for next year, new carrier added to marketplace
Sep. 6— Premium rates for individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act will increase by about 6% on average ... Read More
Insurance coverage for abortion care a hodgepodge
The couple's heartbreak came a few weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion. In Wiscons... Read More
Teachers' health insurance program facing funding shortfall
MONTGOMERY— The board that manages Alabama's health care program for teachers is going to ask lawmakers for an additional ... Read More
Who Caused The Recent Wave Of Inflation?
A study from The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco claims that most of the price inflation that plagued the US economy over... Read More
US Prosecutors Allegedly Link Former FTX Exec to a Bribery Scheme in China
United States prosecutors have reportedly linked Ryan Salame, FTX Digital Markets’ former co-CEO, to a Chinese bribery scandal ... Read More
The job market lost momentum this summer — and rate cuts are imminent
The great American job creation machine began creaking more slowly this summer, and a response from the Federal Reserve is near... Read More
Property and Casualty News
State lawmakers continue their drive to improve Louisiana's auto insurance system
Gabe Firment, R- Pollock, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, said in a statement he believes the meetings "will res... Read More
Guidewire Software Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) Highlighted for Surprising Price Action
Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) has caught the attention of the investment community today with its bullish price action.... Read More
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa+” of Tokio Marine&... Read More
- First-of-its-kind grant could reduce flooding, rebuild wetlands in this vulnerable part of Louisiana
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for July
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for July. The actions ... Read More
A pair of North Carolina residents charged with insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrests of Allen Ray Gowans and Natasha Die’t Jones as result o... Read More
Iowa insurance commissioner to control companies on behalf of defrauded investors
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen was appointed the receiver of Beckstone Partners, LLC (Beckstone), DesFined, LLC (DesFin... Read More