Doug Bailey is a journalist and freelance writer who lives outside of Boston. He can be reached at [email protected].
Behavioral insurance has found a place in health, auto, and home coverage, but U.S. companies have been relatively slow to apply the dynamics to life insurance.
As consumer prices rose 8.2 % for the year through September, the government announced an 8.7% raise in Social Security benefits beginning in January, the biggest bump up since 1981.
As inflation spirals and the price of basic goods and services continues to rise, the cost of one popular program affecting 30 million seniors and people with disabilities – Medicare Advantage – is steadily going down.
Overall agent satisfaction with carrier partners has reached an all-time high, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study released this week.
A grass-roots voter initiative on November’s Massachusetts ballot could represent an initial step toward nationwide dental insurance reform, advocates say….
Insured loss estimates from Hurricane Ian range from an initial $42 billion to $75 billion, making it the most expensively damaging storm in Florida’s history.
TV ads and other marketing techniques have paid off for supplemental Medicare insurance providers. Agents surveyed said Medigap policies they’ve sold remain on the books for nine or more years.
An independent survey of more than 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries reveals an enrollment process that is unjustifiably overcomplicated, outdated and, once enrolled, beneficiaries do not fully understand their plans.
As the cleanup and damage assessments begin in the wake of Hurricane Ian in Florida and the southeast, insurance experts are emphasizing steps that can be taken to maximize insurance coverage and recovery following the immediate crisis.
In a move to boost the number of insurance agents and make licensing exams easier to pass, life and annuity industry groups are asking states to update licensing rules and remove unnecessary barriers.
Early next year, Sarah Iselin, 51, will become the first female CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the…
Despite enduring a global pandemic , and intense pressure from upstart insurtechs, technology spending by major insurance companies has surprisingly been stable for the last eight years, analyst says.
As the arrival of fall brings us toward year’s end, we canvassed financial advisors and tax specialists to get their tips on readying for tax season.
GOP members of the House Financial Services Committee say heightened regulation of retail investors sale of “complex products” and options could raise costs and unfairly limit retail investors’ access.
An overview this week of current life insurance trends and what leading advisors are doing to maximize the use of life insurance for clients portrayed an industry radically changing to meet consumer needs.
The U.S. barely held on to a top 20 position partly due to the progress other countries have made in improving retirement benefits and programs, according to the 10th annual 2022 Global Retirement Index.
For the first time in years, an annual survey of retirement trends has found a drop in confidence with fewer Americans reporting they’re on track with savings.
As state and federal authorities move to encourage adoption of all-electric autos, insurers are continuing to examine how coverage options and liability claims may change.
Ask an agent about the best time to buy life insurance and the answer will likely be “now,” or “anytime.”…
Property and auto insurance shopping in the second quarter of 2022 was generally subdued with variations in certain segments, according to the latest trends and perspectives report from TransUnion, the global information and insights company.
