NAIC adopts AG 55 guidance for reinsurance reserve reporting
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- Risk-control index innovation grows as regulators scrutinize complexity
- Keeping it simple — With Tom Bumbolow
- Nationwide marks 100 years as a modern mutual
- A Partner on Life’s Financial Journey with Leah West
- Harnessing, cultivating and profiting from centers of influence
- A perfect storm demands better planning
SPECIAL FEATURE
Building trust in a more complex Medicare Advantage market
Medicare Advantage continues to grow as regulations, plan design and public scrutiny evolve. This makes it more important to help... Read More
From The Field
Bridging the gap between online research and human guidance
Advisors recognize that online research is only a starting point, not a roadmap for what comes next.
Social Security is on the ballot in the midterm elections
It should come as no surprise that Social Security solvency is a major midterm issue.
Can your finances handle an unexpected health crisis?
An unexpected illness or injury can cut income or create expensive ongoing care needs that strain household finances and long-term goals.
ADVISOR NEWS
Inflation, competing priorities and uncertainty erode retirement security
Most American workers (78%) agree that today’s high cost of living is making it harder for them to save for retirement.
NEWSWIRES
Medicare Plus supplement vs. Medicare Advantage (Maybe) 2026– Healthful Hints
'Tis the season to think about the holidays, and, if you're a member of that susceptible target age group, you likely are getting dunned and harassed by Medicare Advantage medical insurance companies. On our caller ID we've had four to five unsolicited calls from the medical insurance giant company Humana, which I purposely haven't answered.
- ‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove their inability to work to keep coverage
- Grand Rapids financial advisor earns ChFC designation
- Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
- EASING LIQUIDITY RULES WON'T WORK IF THE FED KEEPS PAYING BANKS TO HOLD RESERVES
- IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMIGRANT ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS FOR ACA MARKETPLACE SUBSIDIES UNDER THE 2025 RECONCILIATION LAW: ISSUES TO CONSIDER
Annuity News
How flexible annuities fit today’s retirement portfolios
Advisors should understand the value of flexible annuities, especially for clients who want good returns while saving for speci... Read More
Life Insurance News
South Carolina, Atlantic Coast mediation fails to resolve reserving dispute
A mediation hearing held Friday failed to resolve the disagreement between South Carolina regulators and Atlantic Coast Life In... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
ACA HEALTH INSURANCE RATES RELEASED FOR 2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT
The following information was released by the North Carolina Department of Insurance:. Signing up by Dec. 15, 2026, ensures you... Read More
HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS URGED TO ASSIST FAMILIES AFFECTED BY LULU M. ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRE
DOVER, Del. This week, the Delaware Department of Insurance was notified by Secretary of Health and Social Services, Christen L... Read More
DELAURO UNVEILS MEDICARE FOR ALL PLAN THAT PRESERVES PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduced the Medicare for America Act, her legislation to achieve universal healthcare in t... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Commentary: Mark Gongloff: Why home insurance costs more than property tax
An annoying, persistent myth of climate discourse is the idea that trying to stop the planet from becoming a charred hellscape ... Read More
Vehicle insurance ordinance brings Bluefield in line with W.Va. code
BLUEFIELD— Motorists traveling along city streets in Bluefield will want to make sure their vehicle insurance is up to date. Ma... Read More
Genworth CEO to retire at year's end
*Tom McInerney will retire as leader of Genworth Financial at year-end. Tom McInerney will retire as president and CEO of Fortu... Read More
Insurtech News
Beyond AI pilots: How insurers are putting AI agents to work
Insurance leaders discussed AI efficiency gains, human oversight, workforce challenges and how insurers can put AI agents to work. Read More
