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INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- HNW clients take center stage under Trump
- More than luck — with Kevin Tostado
- Premium financing: A two-edged sword?
- Hitting the accelerator on annuities — With Jackson National’s Alison Reed
- Some offbeat ways to meet high net worth prospects
- Why expanding access to financial planning is crucial
SPECIAL FEATURE
IUL sales: How to overcome ‘it’s too complicated’
IUL can be confusing to clients. Here are five ways to demystify it. Read More
From The Field
LTCi proves its value beyond peace of mind
Long-term care insurance continues to play a vital role in supporting aging Americans, despite lingering misconceptions about its value.
Closing the life insurance coverage gap by investing in education
Life insurance is a key part of financial literacy, yet it’s often overlooked, leaving millions of families in a vulnerable position.
Arson continues to be a concern for insurers
Arson continues to be a serious economic crime in the U.S.
ADVISOR NEWS
Athene Enhances Flagship Annuity Products, Expands Innovative Preset Allocation Feature
–Athene, the leading retirement services company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc., today announced new features on two of its flagship annuity products, designed to simplify the user experience. Earlier this year, Athene and Jackson National Life Insurance Company became the first carriers to complete a paperless transaction for…
NEWSWIRES
Big medical expenses drove $176 million operating loss last year at Medica
Minnetonka- based health insurer Medica posted a $176 million operating loss last year due to rising medical costs and lagging reimbursements from governments that sponsor health plans. The financial results, which the company released Friday, fit with a pattern of tougher financials in 2024 for the state’ s nonprofit insurers, as well as results prompting a…
- Capital One Receives Regulatory Approvals for Discover Deal
- Capital One Receives Final Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Discover
- CT bill would prevent insurance companies from discriminating against some dog breeds
- The Latest: Trump administration takes aim at Harvard international students and tax-exempt status
- President threatens to fire Fed chairman
Annuity News
Emerging digital annuity sales process cutting cycle times by 94%, IRI says
Carriers are eagerly signing on to a new paperless transaction process for annuity transfers that is cutting cycle times by 94%. Read More
Life Insurance News
IUL sales: How to overcome ‘it’s too complicated’
IUL can be confusing to clients. Here are five ways to demystify it. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
UnitedHealth Group cuts profit outlook, citing higher-than-expected Medicare Advantage care costs
UnitedHealth Group cut its earnings guidance after reporting higher-than-expected care costs in its Medicare Advantage business... Read More
Humana appeal rejected as insurer seeks relief in CMS star ratings lawsuit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services denied an appeal from Humana over its star ratings scores, with the lawsuit&ap... Read More
US indicts Luigi Mangione in killing of health insurance executive
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the Dec. 4 killing of a he... Read More
Powell Warns Trump Tariffs May Prolong Inflation, Delay Rate Cuts
The stock market declined after the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated that unexpectedly high tariffs imposed b... Read More
Insurance Coverage for Detox and Addiction Treatment in Scottsdale Arizona
If you’re looking for “does insurance cover detox centers in Scottsdale,” you’re already in the midst of a big decision. Whethe... Read More
Plaintiff alleges insurance giant mishandled storm damage claim
In a compelling legal dispute, an individual is taking on a major insurance company over alleged mishandling of a homeowner's i... Read More
Property and Casualty News
Are ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits Contributing to Record-High Insurance Rates in Louisiana? | Insurify
As Louisiana's home and car insurance rates continue to climb, industry experts are advocating for legal changes to lower ... Read More
Research from Islamic Azad University in the Area of Cybersecurity Published (Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships): Cybersecurity
2025 APR 17-- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily-- Researchers detail new data in cybersecurit... Read More
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Fortegra Group, Inc.’s Insurance Subsidiaries
The property/casualty operating subsidiaries of Fortegra include Lyndon Southern Insurance Company; Insurance Company of the So... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for March
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for March. The actions... Read More
You’re Wrong Elon: Social Security’s Not The ‘Ponzi Scheme’, The ‘Unrealized Gains’ Tax Loophole Is – OpEd
"At current interest and tax rates, it is far cheaper to borrow against the value of one's shares than to sell them ... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for February
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for February. The acti... Read More
