Life insurers need to redesign products to lure the under-40 generation
Life insurers know they must reach the under-40 age demographic. According to U.S. Census data, the millennial and Gen Z…
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LIMRA
What can carriers do to goose strong indexed annuity sales?
Registered indexed-linked annuities have been leading the industry growth wave for several years. Yet, analysts say that wave will not…
LIMRA panel explores forces reshaping mortality models post-COVID
When insurance executives gather for a panel on “Navigating Mortality Risk: Strategic Intelligence for Business Impact” at the LIMRA Annual…
The next frontier: Fee-based annuity sales offer peek into the future
ORLANDO – Sales of fee-based annuities are growing significantly, but at $8 billion, remain just a small portion of overall…
Can insurers really double the recent record annuity sales numbers?
ORLANDO – A panel of five at the LIMRA 2025 Annual Conference agreed unanimously Monday that annuity sales will double…
Economic, political uncertainty impact life insurers
The current climate of economic and political uncertainty is impacting every aspect of the life insurance industry. Insurers are working…
At LIMRA 2025, experts urge insurers to accelerate AI transformation
ORLANDO – The length of “addressable tasks” that artificial intelligence can complete has doubled every seven months for the past…
LIMRA CEO sees an industry beating back challenges as sales soar
The life insurance industry has plenty of challenges, LIMRA CEO Dave Levenson acknowledged, but more reasons for optimism. Start with…
How advisors can boost sales by aligning with their client’s style
Financial advisors know that building trust and uncovering client needs are essential to success. But according to Jacquie Lucas, assistant…
Mortality shows improvement in new group life study
NEW ORLEANS – A new study from LIMRA and the Society of Actuaries Research Institute finds improved mortality in the…
Annuity distribution thriving, but many challenges lie ahead
NEW ORLEANS – Annuity products are selling historically well. That does not mean there isn’t pressure building on the distribution…
LIMRA governance group takes on AI challenges for members
When it comes to the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, the insurance industry is trying to navigate a proactive course….
Life insurance lobbyists fight to flip the perceptions on genetic testing
NEW ORLEANS – With the rapid evolution of technology around artificial intelligence and genetic testing, lawmakers are often caught trying…
LIMRA CEO: Interest rates an iceburg in a sea of soaring sales?
The story of life insurance and annuities in 2025 begins in a great place: a sales spike unlike anything seen…
Annuities and surrender activity subject of LIMRA/SOA study
The presence of a surrender charge has an impact on when the bulk of surrender activity occurs in the fixed-rate…
Consumers still believe life insurance costs too much
Why don’t consumers buy life insurance? There are many reasons, but a big one is that consumers are likely to…
After record annuity sales, what’s next?
With three straight years of record annuity sales, how does the industry continue to grow the pie? Keith Golembiewski, LIMRA…
Fraud: A critical factor in business planning
In today’s world, every business decision must take into account how it might be impacted by fraud. “When a company…
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Attention to details make a difference when selling on LinkedIn, expert says
LinkedIn is a terrific way to make connections and generate leads—but only if you’re doing it right. Richard van der…
Expert: IUL illustrations nearing a crossroads as engineered indices grow
Indexed universal life is a good product that is not being marketed and packaged correctly, said a leading industry analyst…
