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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.
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- Older workers filling shrinking prime-age worker pool
NEWSWIRES
How one Orange County community college district found $8M of its own money
Two checks— one for $7, 167, 249 and another amounting to $878, 105— were cut on June 24 by Cerritos- based vendor the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance. Advertisement The smaller check came from rebates, or dividends, accrued through Rancho Santiago' s workers' comp program. Most Rancho Santiago stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, which was…
- 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
- How to score tickets without breaking the bank
- ACA rates approved to increase for next year, new carrier added to marketplace
- Sluggish jobs report clears way for Fed Reserve to cut interest rates
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
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
Helena raises mill levies by 3.6 in new budget
Sep. 6— Helena's new budget is up 3.6 mills compared to last year, which will add to homeowner's property taxes by ar... Read More
Stock watchers pin hopes on larger Fed rate cut as jobs cool
Traders are now placing a higher probability on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25 bas... Read More
Gold prices surge as Federal Reserve rate cut looms
Anticipation for a significant rate reduction by the Federal Reserve is causing a surge in gold prices, now sitting around $2,5... Read More
Jobs report shows cooling labor market
The unemployment rate, which is calculated from a separate survey of households, fell from 4.3% to 4.2%, the Labor Department s... 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