April 17, 2024 Spiraling insurance costs spur homeowners to seek a la carte coverage Due to spiraling homeowners insurance costs, more people are opting for insurance coverage for what they might truly need, a la carte.
April 16, 2024 What to include in a digital estate plan What does this mean when it comes to estate planning and what information should we include for the loved ones we’ll leave behind?
April 16, 2024 As Q1 2024 earnings near, insurance industry outlook brightens As first quarter 2024 financial results near, most analysts and execs predict a good – or even better – outlook for insurance carriers.
April 15, 2024 Women share their challenges in the financial services industry As women make their way up the corporate ladder in the largely male-dominated financial services industry, many have faced obstacles.
April 15, 2024 Globe Life accused of rampant insurance fraud by short-seller report Globe Life is reeling after a report Thursday accused brokers at subsidiary American Income Life of widespread insurance fraud.
April 12, 2024 Iowa advisor schemed to defraud clients, making FBI Most Wanted list An advisor wanted for allegedly ripping off clients for $1.5 million was captured by the FBI last week after a short time on the run.
April 12, 2024 Working backward to move forward: Debt management strategies By Renee Hanson Tackling debt can feel like navigating a maze. For individuals burdened by high levels of debt, the…
April 12, 2024 Empower has reached a settlement with 13 breakaway advisors. Empower reaches tentative deal with 13 ex-advisors it sued for poaching Empower reached a settlement agreement with 13 advisors who left the firm to create a competing advisory business.
April 12, 2024 How insurance companies can speak their customers’ language Language barriers make it difficult for people with limited English proficiency to file claims.
April 11, 2024 The DOL has completed its review of its controversial fiduciary rule. OMB completes review of Labor Department’s polarizing fiduciary rule The White House Office of Management and Budget announced that it has concluded a review of the Department of Labor’s controversial fiduciary rule.
April 11, 2024 Seven states have adopted regulations for use of artificial intelligence by insurers. 7 states adopt AI rules; insurer compliance called ‘significant lift’ Seven states are on board with guidelines for use of artificial intelligence that insurers “are expected” to follow.
April 11, 2024 Strategic philanthropy: A look at charitable lead annuity trusts The CLAT provides a structured framework to craft a narrative of purposeful philanthropy.
April 10, 2024 Regulators urged to be more active in preventing health insurance discrimination Non-profit consumer organizations are urging state regulators to perform more due diligence in ensuring fair health insurance practices.
April 10, 2024 ‘Magic number’ for a comfortable retirement surges to $1.46 million The “magic number” for a comfortable retirement has reached an all-time high at $1.46M, rising more than 50% since the pandemic began.
April 9, 2024 Help women retire with confidence and dignity Women face a multitude of obstacles that require a tailored approach to retirement planning.
April 9, 2024 NAIFA revises LUTCF program The LUTCF designation has been relaunched to serve a new generation of industry professionals in a way that is relevant to them.
April 9, 2024 Regulators tout climate mitigation as key to calming insurance markets State insurance regulators are taking the first steps on what will be long and difficult effort to mitigate climate impacts.
April 8, 2024 Proposed Medicare Advantage regulations would impact broker, FMO compensation Medicare Advantage plans currently have the flexibility to pay agents varying rates depending on the plan in which the beneficiary enrolls. But those compensation rates would change for 2025 under proposed CMS rules.
April 8, 2024 Calif. consumer group asks NAIC to lead on U.S. long-term care financing issue A non-profit group is urging NAIC to bring states, regulators, industry and consumers together in discussing long-term care financing.