April 2, 2025 Mortality trends continue to befuddle experts. Mortality shows improvement in new group life study NEW ORLEANS – A new study from LIMRA and the Society of Actuaries Research Institute finds improved mortality in the…
April 2, 2025 Annuity distribution is changing dramatically as sales remain strong. Annuity distribution thriving, but many challenges lie ahead NEW ORLEANS – Annuity products are selling historically well. That does not mean there isn’t pressure building on the distribution…
April 2, 2025 LIMRA governance group takes on AI challenges for members When it comes to the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, the insurance industry is trying to navigate a proactive course….
April 1, 2025 Genetic testing laws in several states will have an impact on life insurance. Life insurance lobbyists fight to flip the perceptions on genetic testing NEW ORLEANS – With the rapid evolution of technology around artificial intelligence and genetic testing, lawmakers are often caught trying…
April 1, 2025 LIMRA CEO Dave Levenson LIMRA CEO: Interest rates an iceburg in a sea of soaring sales? The story of life insurance and annuities in 2025 begins in a great place: a sales spike unlike anything seen…
April 1, 2025 Annuities and surrender activity subject of LIMRA/SOA study The presence of a surrender charge has an impact on when the bulk of surrender activity occurs in the fixed-rate…
March 31, 2025 Consumers still believe life insurance costs too much Why don’t consumers buy life insurance? There are many reasons, but a big one is that consumers are likely to…
March 31, 2025 After record annuity sales, what’s next? With three straight years of record annuity sales, how does the industry continue to grow the pie? Keith Golembiewski, LIMRA…
March 31, 2025 Fraud: A critical factor in business planning In today’s world, every business decision must take into account how it might be impacted by fraud. “When a company…
November 20, 2024 There are ways to leverage LinkedIn as a lead generator, a NAILBA speaker says. Attention to details make a difference when selling on LinkedIn, expert says LinkedIn is a terrific way to make connections and generate leads—but only if you’re doing it right. Richard van der…
November 20, 2024 IUL illustrations are often wildly inaccurate. Expert: IUL illustrations nearing a crossroads as engineered indices grow Indexed universal life is a good product that is not being marketed and packaged correctly, said a leading industry analyst…
November 19, 2024 Republican sweep means popular tax policies for NAILBA 43 attendees WASHINGTON, D.C.– The return of Donald Trump and an election not yet two weeks old served as talking points for…
November 19, 2024 Insurers face tough risk call on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, says panel WASHINGTON, D.C. – Whether insurers cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic is a unique risk proposition that needs more data….
NAILBA’s new brokerage leader charged with accelerating growth plan November 18, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.–There is “an energy” around the value proposition that the brokerage industry brings to financial services, said Warren May,…
November 18, 2024 NAILBA and Finseca celebrate two years of growth, 10,000 members WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s been two years since the National Association of Insurance and Life Brokerage Agencies and Finseca merged…
November 18, 2024 Retirement 2030: Looking into the crystal ball The U.S. is about to enter an era defined by a record aging population, economic volatility, and evolving political influences,…
October 4, 2024 Artificial intelligence is going to have a big place in the insurance industry, a NAFA panel agreed. If you’re not using AI you’re ‘ten years behind,’ speaker says DALLAS – Artificial intelligence brings the potential to change the insurance industry from risk to pricing to customer leads. Yet,…
October 3, 2024 Annuity products are selling best when tied to indices. ‘Massive opportunity’ for indexed annuity sales growth, panelist says DALLAS – The soaring star of annuity sales – registered indexed-linked annuities – will continue selling well despite economic uncertainty,…
October 3, 2024 Interest rates are going to have a big impact on the economy going forward, a NAFA panel noted. Panel: Bitter presidential election unlikely to have major economic impact DALLAS – Moderator Jamie Branyan of CANNEX had a simple ask Thursday morning during a panel discussion on the upcoming…
October 3, 2024 The distribution of annuities is a thriving business in multiple channels. IMO consolidation, new products, recruitment top distribution challenges DALLAS – The merger-and-acquisition activity in the independent marketing organization corner of the insurance world is one trend that defies…