INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue..
- Indexing the market: Driving life, annuity sales
- From office helper to wealth firm president — With Elizabeth Dipp Metzger
- An incredible ride — With Integrity CEO Bryan Adams
- What the end of the Chevron deference could mean for insurers
- What Medicare clients are asking during open enrollment
SPECIAL FEATURE
An incredible ride — With Integrity CEO Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams’ path took him from funeral homes and folding shirts to heading an industry juggernaut, Integrity Marketing Group. Read More
From The Field
BOLI, bonds and banks: Accounting for early surrender
Recent increases in market interest rates are leading some banks to consider surrendering their bank-owned life insurance to reinvest the proceeds (net of a tax charge) in a new BOLI policy with a higher yield.
Tailoring workplace benefits for a multigenerational workforce
As the global workforce becomes increasingly diverse, traditional cookie-cutter benefits plans are becoming a thing of the past.
Long-term care costs continue to rise, regardless of politics
In the next few years, looming demographic challenges for both caregivers and the aging American population will pose additional complications for the cost of long-term care.
ADVISOR NEWS
Trust is the top factor when choosing a financial professional
Equitable released a new study, “How to Plan for the Great Wealth Transfer,” aimed at helping financial professionals better understand the characteristics and goals of those who stand to benefit from the great wealth transfer in the United States.
- RIAs are concerned the presidential election will impact equity values
- What would proposed Social Security changes mean for clients?
- Connecting for Success: Who do you need to know in an organization?
- Most Americans fear financial decline if their preferred candidate loses
- Gen X women believe they will need $2M to retire comfortably
NEWSWIRES
Personal Lines Underwriting Results Improving; Natural Catastrophes, Fed Rate Decreases, and Tempered Geopolitical Risks Are Critical to Sustainable Trajectory: Triple-I/Milliman
First-half economic and underwriting results for the U.S. property/casualty industry were better than expected, according to the latest forecasting report– Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View– from the Insurance Information Institute and Milliman, a collaborating partner. Highlights of the Triple-I/ Milliman report…
- Inszone Insurance Services Acquires San Antonio Insurance Services, Expands Footprint in Texas
- Beneficial Ownership Report – Form SC 13G
- USD/JPY Forecast: Central Bank Policies Favor the Dollar – 10 October 2024
- Average US 30-year mortgage rate surges to 6.32%, adding pressure to buyers facing high home prices
- Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records
Annuity News
FIAs ‘at a sweet spot right now,’ Security Benefit exec says
The Federal Reserve made headlines in September by slashing its benchmark interest rate by a half-point. That direction of lowe... Read More
Life Insurance News
Study: Consumers find life insurance policies overly complex
Despite efforts to improve customer communications, life insurers are seen as unnecessarily complicating explanations of their ... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
DVH kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free mammograms
As detailed by the American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for approximately 30% of all newly diagnosed female cancers ... Read More
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here's what to know
Oct. 10— Medicare's fall open enrollment, which runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, is an opportunity to review your benefits and... Read More
DecisionRx Partners with MotivHealth to Deliver Medication Therapy Optimization to Health Plan Members
DecisionRx, Inc., a value-based healthcare company helping physicians eliminate medication failure, today announced a partnersh... Read More
Did your home or car get flooded from Hurricane Milton? Here's what to do right now
After you're safe from Hurricane Milton's winds and surge, and immediately document the damage with photos and video ... Read More
Open enrollment for Medicare opens the door for unsolicited calls from scammers
Every year scammers reach out to those signing up for Medicare during open enrollment periods. When in doubt, don't give a... Read More
Cost of health insurance is still rising
Escalating grocery bills and car prices have cooled, but price relief for Americans does not extend to health care, a new surve... Read More
Property and Casualty News
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Samsung Fire & Marine 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 Samsung Fire&... Read More
Totaled rental car causes headache
Q: I need your help with an insurance claim. I recently damaged a car I rented through Enterprise while I was in Germany. In a ... Read More
Fix our flood insurance
A heating planet has made torrential downfalls more common and destructive, meaning Americans everywhere must be better prepare... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for September
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for September. The act... Read More
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