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AI: Speeding up the underwriting process
Advances in technology are producing better data, which leads to faster, more accurate and less invasive underwriting.
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AI: achieving a balance of efficiency, accuracy in in life insurance underwriting
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ADVISOR NEWS
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent says Trump tax cuts should not expire
WASHINGTON- The Senate Finance Committee grilled President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Treasury Secretary Thursday. Scott Bessent, a South Carolina billionaire hedge fund manager, wasted no time getting to the crux of his confirmation hearing: the expiring Trump tax cuts. Democrats also questioned Bessent about Trump's tariff threats against Canada,…
- U.S. military veteran workers report higher levels of financial well-being
- US inflation picked up in December, though underlying price pressures ease
- Majority of Americans anticipate improved economy in 2025
- Social Security Fairness Act increases need for financial advice
- It’s a new year: How will you reinvigorate your client service?
NEWSWIRES
Social Security: Submit your continuing disability review report online
Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify that you still have a disabling condition that prevents you from doing substantial work. We call this process a Continuing Disability Review.
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- North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
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Annuity News
Allianz Life moves to strengthen annuity operations with own reinsurer
Last month, Allianz quietly announced the new independent strategic reinsurance platform called Sconset Re. Read More
Life Insurance News
South Carolina hearing on Atlantic Coast Life policy ban postponed
A South Carolina hearing to decide whether Atlantic Coast Life Insurance will continue offering new policies was postponed. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Is a 'people before profit' model the solution in the United States?
The December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by alleged shooter Luigi Mangione just outside of the annual invest... Read More
Missouri proposal could block health insurers from limiting anesthesia coverage
JEFFERSON CITY— Missouri health insurance providers would be prohibited from limiting coverage of anesthesia under legislation ... Read More
WA doulas now eligible for highest Medicaid reimbursement in U.S.
Jan. 17— Some doula services are now covered for Washington residents on Apple Health, signifying a significant change in the w... Read More
What will Trump mean for CT’s fiscal future? Lawmakers are wary
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LA wildfires may generate $35 billion – $45 billion insured loss
Insured losses from the Los Angeles wildfires now appear likely to fall in a range of $35 billion to $45 billion, analytics fir... Read More
Connecticut ‘baby bonds’ program discussed at Federal Reserve conference
This story has been updated. Connecticut officials joined advocates and researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on ... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Mercury Insurance Gives Update on Primary Mission: Helping Policyholders Affected by the Southern California Wildfires
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2025/ PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Mercury Insurance is providing comprehensive support to its customers impacted ... Read More
State Farm giving LA homeowners an option to renew coverage
State Farm, California's largest property insurer, is giving Los Angeles-area homeowners an option to renew their coverage for ... Read More
NC, insurance companies reach deal on new premiums. Here’s how much you’ll pay.
Homeowners’ insurance rates in North Carolina will increase by an average of about 15% over the next two years under a settleme... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
North Carolina Department of Insurance makes 2 arrests for insurance fraud
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Joshua Hall, 42, of 2001 Woodtop Court, Charlot... Read More
Lindberg request for residential detention hit by prosecutors
Prosecutors push back on a request by convicted fraudster Greg Lindberg to serve time in a halfway house near his home. Read More
Where does Greg Lindberg rank among all-time life insurance fraudsters?
Now that cases against Greg Lindberg are nearing a close and only prison awaits, where does his rank among the all-time life in... Read More
