Turning expanded eligibility into a better coverage plan for federal clients
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
When you’re in the picture, you can’t see the frame
The difference between a competent agent and an exceptional one has nothing to do with product knowledge. Read More
From The Field
Why the market doesn’t need more carriers
Protection, income and supplemental gaps remain large despite crowded product shelves.
Closing gaps in group disability coverage
Most of the group disability certificates we examined defined covered earnings as base salary and excluded bonuses, commissions and overtime.
Let’s stop being insurance salespeople
Why working in the long-term care market deserves a higher standard.
ADVISOR NEWS
Election 2026: Which of Berkeley's 7 ballot measures will pass?
Berkeley voters have seven local ballot measures to decide by Nov. 3, including two parcel taxes to fund a new public bank and support the arts sector, a sales tax increase to help balance the city's budget deficit, a local infrastructure bond totaling $300 million and a proposal to double the city's first-in-the-nation tax on soda. Berkeley's Measure V would…
- How advisors can help frugal retirees finally enjoy their savings
- Wealth planning vs. estate planning: Honoring your client’s wishes
- What to discuss during the first retirement planning meeting
- Inflation, competing priorities and uncertainty erode retirement security
- As health premiums rise, 1 in 8 workers cut retirement savings
NEWSWIRES
CPI Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Results
CPI Card Group Inc., a payments technology leader providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions for U.S. financial institutions, processors, fintechs, prepaid program managers and more, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 and increased its 2026 financial guidance targets for revenue…
- NO SURPRISES ACT ARBITRATION 'RUN AMOK' PROVIDER-DRIVEN ABUSE DRIVING UP AMERICANS' HEALTHCARE COSTS
- MINNEAPOLIS FED'S GLAUBKE RECEIVES FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM'S TAYLOR AWARD
- New York Times, Federal Reserve, Harvard, Columbia Employees Pour Campaign Cash Into Hard-Left Candidates
- Insurers didn’t learn from the financial crisis
- Hospital ending health plan amid industry's struggles
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
MassMutual announces record $3.3 billion policyowner dividend for 2027
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Nov. 2, 2026) — In its 175th anniversary year, MassMutual announced that it expects to pay a record... Read More
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
Life insurers race to win retirement customers as distribution shifts
Life insurance distribution is changing as population aging, retirement income needs and artificial intelligence reshape how in... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance releases health insurances rates for 2027
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Today, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance announced the release of final health insurance r... Read More
Austin workers weigh health coverage as insurance costs are forecast to rise
The cost of employer-based health insurance is expected to increase by 9.5% in 2027, according to Aon, global professional serv... Read More
My unhappy day in small claims court | Letters to The Republican
Residents of Springfield, beware of the small claims court. According to the assistant clerk magistrate’ s decision, the defend... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Election results: California insurance commissioner, Ben Allen vs. Jane Kim
Jane Kim, a populist candidate running for insurance commissioner who wants to cap executive pay in the industry, narrowly led ... Read More
Nationwide Equities Introduces ReverseReach, a New Tool Designed to Help Brokers & Loan Officers Uncover Reverse Mortgage Opportunities Within Their Customer Database
ReverseReach enables mortgage professionals to identify potential reverse mortgage transactions without specialized reverse mor... Read More
Horace Mann reports third-quarter 2026 results
Horace Mann Educators Corporation, the largest multiline financial services company focused on helping America’ s educators and... 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
