Democrats could advance legislation to address Social Security shortfall
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- AI: Going beyond the chatbot
- The velocity of money — with Stefun Darts
- Adapt and fly — With Panos Leledakis
- Failing to plan for succession sends a troubling signal
- Demographics are destiny — and, for advisors, opportunity
- 4 ways to give workplace life insurance a higher profile
SPECIAL FEATURE
Start estate planning before the family needs it
Families who plan have options when it matters most. Read More
From The Field
When a home becomes difficult to insure, the plan changes
Financial advisors typically don’t hear about a client’s homeowners insurance unless a renewal increases the cost.
Weathering business interruption coverage in a super El Niño
From coastal erosion on the Pacific Coast to flooding rains in the South, we have already had a small taste of what El Niño could bring.
After the midterms: Addressing your clients’ tax concerns
Help clients understand the exposure, examine their choices and take appropriate action before a transaction or deadline limits what they can do.
ADVISOR NEWS
The 6X Formula for leveraging content marketing with AI
Every advisor is bombarded with advertising and marketing content, so how can you cut through the clutter?
- Berkeley arts tax heads toward passage while public bank measure looks likely to fail
- Americans’ sense of overall prosperity still ticks upward
- Turning expanded eligibility into a better coverage plan for federal clients
- Election 2026: Which of Berkeley's 7 ballot measures will pass?
- How advisors can help frugal retirees finally enjoy their savings
NEWSWIRES
Could California take over wildfire insurance? Jane Kim wants to try as new insurance commissioner
California's efforts to repair its troubled home insurance market could be headed for a rethink under Jane Kim, who has proposed a state-run wildfire insurance plan that has little precedent elsewhere. "Maybe they'll realize it's a privilege to do business in California," Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey Rosenfield said. Both Democrats promised to champion…
- Feds probe $166M Sortis real estate fund tied to popular PNW, Portland brands
- CVS breakup to separate pharmacies from insurance CVS to break up $117 billion business, separating pharmacies from insurance; shares fall
- Va. offers new path to plans New Va. subsidies help lure people back to health insurance
- US stocks fall after a discouraging update on inflation
- FHLBank Pittsburgh Announces Results in 2026 Board Election
Annuity News
Jackson reports record annuity sales, increases share repurchase authorization
LANSING, Mich. — Jackson Financial reported third-quarter 2026 results highlighted by record retail annuity sales, higher earni... Read More
Why the market doesn’t need more carriers
Protection, income and supplemental gaps remain large despite crowded product shelves. Read More
Equitable, Corebridge steam toward merger with strong Q3 annuity sales
The “new Equitable” is expected to debut in early 2027 as regulatory approvals are anticipated by the end of the year, executiv... Read More
Life Insurance News
Start estate planning before the family needs it
Families who plan have options when it matters most. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Medicaid Work Rules Don't Apply to Native Americans. They Could Still Lose Coverage
Two months before the deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, states had yet to receive detailed guidance from fe... Read More
How to pay less for health insurance through SC’s ACA marketplace
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace is officially open for 2027 enrollment, and things have changed since last year. Costs firs... Read More
ACA premium increases in double digits for second year
Tennessee residents will see at least a 12% increase in monthly premiums for the average benchmark 2027 plan through the Afford... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Gov.-elect Becerra’s rate freeze plan could pit him against powerful interests
Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra plans to pursue a freeze on utility bills and home insurance premiums, according to a spokesperson fo... Read More
Could California take over wildfire insurance? Jane Kim wants to try as new insurance commissioner.
California "s efforts to repair its troubled home insurance market could be headed for a rethink under Jane Kim, who has p... Read More
Jane Kim wants California to cover wildfire losses. Even consumer advocates have doubts
California "s efforts to repair its troubled home insurance market could be headed for a rethink under Jane Kim, who has p... Read More
Insurtech News
Lead with AI or risk being left behind
Artificial intelligence can help advisors create a new client journey to make insurance “the new cool.” Read More
