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John Hilton

InsuranceNewsNet Senior Editor John Hilton has covered business and other beats in more than 20 years of daily journalism. John may be reached at [email protected] Follow him on Twitter @INNJohnH.

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New plaintiffs added to legal action.

New lawsuit seeks class action for victims of alleged fraudulent IUL sales

A new lawsuit filed last month adds to the legal liability for Minnesota Life Insurance Co. and its partner independent marketing organization caught up in an alleged pension fraud scam.

June 27, 2022

DOL brief calls investment advice rule lawsuit claim ‘downright bizarre’

Government attorneys filed a lengthy response Friday asking a Florida federal judge to toss one of two lawsuits challenging the Department of Labor investment advice rule.

June 24, 2022
South Caroline opts to leave compact.

ACLI ‘disappointed’ by South Carolina decision to leave compact

One of the founders of the compact, South Carolina left the compact May 16 because of a conflict over long-term care insurance rate increase application reviews.

June 20, 2022

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The Evolution of the Index with Sheryl Moore

What will the next generation of indexed products look like? Indexed products are popular, offering apparent upside and little downside. But regulators are wary. The growth of proprietary indices has critics claiming consumers are confused and misled by rosy illustrations that rarely come true.

June 20, 2022
Indexed annuities.

Indexed product sellers see ‘attractive’ markets after Fed rate hikes

While chaos is rarely good, one market that should benefit is the annuity marketplace, experts say. Specifically, indexed annuities, which thrive on offering stability when the financial landscape is most unstable.

June 17, 2022
Indexed funds must adapt to inflationary times.

Indexes must evolve with inflation, rising rates, says NAFA panel

Many popular indexes supporting annuities and life insurance today might not work as well in a recessionary, high-inflation, rising interest rate environment, a recent industry panel agreed.

June 15, 2022

How will Washington decisionmakers impact the future of health insurance?

Expansion of government health care. The aftermath of COVID-19. Mid-term elections. Recent and proposed legislative changes and these volatile factors could significantly change the way health agents do business. Marcy Buckner and Ronnell Nolan have decades of combined experience in both health care and the legislative process.

June 15, 2022
Private equity investment.

PE investment in insurance industry needs ‘some guardrails,’ expert says

State insurance commissioners, consumer advocates and even a Senate committee are all probing the complex deal-making marrying insurers to Wall Street private equity firms.

June 14, 2022
Democrats seek ACA subsidy extension.

House Democrats clamor for party leaders to save expiring ACA subsidies

Fifty-seven Democrats signed onto a letter authored by the moderate New Democrat Coalition asking party leadership to find a legislative way to extend ACA subsidies set to expire after this year.

June 14, 2022

Insurance industry awaits impact as regulators grapple with data privacy

As major insurance carriers sit on a treasure trove of big data, with endless possibilities to sharpen actuarial risk projections and more accurately target financial products, regulators are trying to protect privacy and ward off hidden discrimination.

June 3, 2022

Traditional universal life is withering on the vine, says Wink CEO

Fixed UL sales for the first quarter were $107.4 million, down 21.4% compared to the previous quarter and down 10.9% as compared to the same period last year, according to Wink’s Sales and Market Report.

June 2, 2022

Florida, Louisiana battered insurance markets brace for hurricane season

Emergency legislation approved last week to stabilize Florida’s property insurance market is akin to applying a Band-Aid to a ruptured artery, said an official with the Insurance Information Institute.

June 1, 2022

Powering Through Disruption

Annuities keep overcoming disruptions while pushing pandemic sales to greater heights. What will the rest of 2022 (and beyond) look like as interest rates, inflation and possibly wealth taxes combine to alter the market?

June 1, 2022

Insurance Industry Facing Massive Talent Shortage

Insurance unemployment is at 1.5%, said Brad Whatley, managing director of The Jacobson Group, compared to the national 3.6% unemployment rate for all industries.

May 26, 2022

‘Crazy’ evolution of life, annuity indexes draws scrutiny, says expert

Regulators are likely to take another look at indexed life illustrations, said Sheryl Moore, president and CEO of Moore Market Intelligence. Likewise, lawsuit activity is up, targeting a variety of sales practices.

May 20, 2022

Pace of Rate Hikes May Determine Benefit to Annuity Sellers

A recent Fed report looked at two different scenarios: slow sustained rates increasing over time, and a short-term significant rise in rates. The former scenario is considered good for insurance companies and their earnings.

Senate Could Vote Next Week On Lisa Gomez Nomination To Lead EBSA

May 20, 2022

Lisa Gomez could get a long-awaited vote next week on confirmation to lead the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration.

May 20, 2022

DOL Official: We’re Watching Aggressive Marketing Of Retirement Products

What is the Department of Labor doing to regulate retirement product sales?

May 19, 2022

Insurance Industry Moving To Mostly Virtual Selling As Tech Use Grows

The push for technology is not just about growing, the panel of insurance executives agreed this morning at the Insured Retirement Institute’s annual conference. It’s about surviving.

May 5, 2022

Insurers Working Quickly To Address Employee Shortage Crisis

Insurance unemployment is at 1.5%, said Brad Whatley, managing director of The Jacobson Group, compared to the national 3.6% unemployment rate for all industries.

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