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INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue..
- Aging: How to help clients avoid a crisis
- The insurance industry’s best-kept $5B secret — With TruStage’s Terrance Williams
- Planning for a full house — With financial advisor Alex Chan
- What’s on the horizon for state regulatory advocacy this year
- Holistic solutions to grow an advisor’s business
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
Planning for retirement beyond Social Security
Social Security was never intended to be the only source of income after retirement.
Life insurers depend on technology to stay compliant
Investing in the right product technology is crucial for insurers to maintain compliance while also adapting quickly to regulatory changes.
Amazonification has changed insurance marketing
Amazon has influenced nearly all our transactions – including shopping for insurance.
ADVISOR NEWS
Emotional intelligence is a sought-after skill for advisors
Most Americans agree that it’s important for advisors to exhibit emotional intelligence, both with their clients and themselves.
NEWSWIRES
Florida family blames loophole in National Flood Insurance policy for coverage denial
TAMPA, Fla.— Could your National Flood Insurance Policy be worthless when you actually need it? A family in Pinellas County thought they were protected with a $8,600 flood policy through the program, which is administered through FEMA, but after their home was flooded by Tropical Storm Debby, their claim was denied. The family said FEMA cited prior loss on the…
- INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE 101-TIPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
- Double-digit health insurance rate increases – some over 20% – coming to WNY
- Janie Slaven: TONI SAYS: Does my company insurance work with Medicare?
- Six insurers, including new company, approved to take out more than 195,000 Citizens policies
- Obamacare is working brilliantly – for now
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
Medicaid awards managed care contracts after two-year stalemate
For-profit, incumbent companies Magnolia Health and Molina Healthcare and new, nonprofit TrueCare were each awarded four-year, ... Read More
These middlemen say they keep drug prices low. California lawmakers don't buy it
In just five years, spending on prescription drugs ballooned from $8.7 billion to $12.1 billion, an increase of 39%, according ... Read More
Harris says her values haven't changed, despite policy reversals
During her failed 2020 presidential bid, Ms. Harris advocated for a national ban on fracking, the decriminalization of illegal ... Read More
Interest Rate Cuts Are on the Way
Looking for a get-rich-quick scheme? Here is one guaranteed to pay off big time. Find someone who does not believe the Federal ... Read More
Auditor General says DHS failed to oversee pharmacy benefit managers, costing taxpayers
Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor has released a report detailing how the Department of Human Services failed to adequate... Read More
Donald Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would work
Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for women, but did not d... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Pinellas family blames loophole in National Flood Insurance Policy for coverage denial
TAMPA, Fla.— Could your National Flood Insurance Policy be worthless when you actually need it? A Pinellas County family though... Read More
EDITORIAL: The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Patty Kuderer for WA insurance commissioner
Aug. 29— The race to determine who will lead the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner has been narrowed to two can... Read More
Bay Area Allstate customers to face spiking home insurance premiums
State regulators gave approval for Allstate to increase home insurance rates for California customers by an average of 34%, the... Read More
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