Sen. Cassidy introduces anti-ESG investing bill
The growing anti-ESG investing movement claimed a powerful ally last week when a bill to ban ESG consideration was introduced.
Tailoring workplace benefits for a multigenerational workforce
As the global workforce becomes increasingly diverse, traditional cookie-cutter benefits plans are becoming a thing of the past.
What would proposed Social Security changes mean for clients?
The future of Social Security solvency has been a topic of debate, especially during this election year. But what financial impact would each of the scenarios under discussion have on real Americans? And would those scenarios have any effect on the Social Security program over the long term?
Skyrocketing home insurance rates deter homebuyers
Despite falling interest rates, potential homebuyers are meeting a new, formidable obstacle: the skyrocketing cost of home insurance.
September yields life application gains in younger age groups, MIB says
Life insurance application activity showed gains in the coveted younger age bands during September, according to the MIB Life Index.
Connecting for Success: Who do you need to know in an organization?
You joined an organization and show up at events but only meet a few of the members. Where are the rest hiding? You need introductions from the people who know where to find them.
Census: uninsured rates dropped significantly with ACA
New census data confirm that uninsured rates nationwide have been dropping significantly post-Affordable Care Act.
Long-term care costs continue to rise, regardless of politics
In the next few years, looming demographic challenges for both caregivers and the aging American population will pose additional complications for the cost of long-term care.
Most Americans fear financial decline if their preferred candidate loses
Nearly 4 in 5 Americans expect their personal finances to decline if their preferred candidate loses the presidential race.
How one AI solution is aiming to help tackle insurance fraud
One California-based data company is hoping its AI technology can be used to help fight insurance fraud across the industry.
How to beat the insurance industry’s age crisis
Insurance isn’t top of mind when millennials and Generation Z are considering a career path.
Court upholds $28.4M verdict of COI charges, adds potential interest
A Missouri appellate court upheld a $28.4 million award last week in a class-action lawsuit over the accumulated cash value of universal life policies.
3 emerging financial threats to retirement planning in 2024
Retirement planning must consider the general factors that affect every retiree.
Interest rates, AI usage among factors to drive whole life insurance growth
LIMRA discusses the factors that will drive life insurance growth, as well as some challenges for carriers and agents.
Medicare Advantage clients worry about provider networks
An advisor said her clients who are on Medicare have the same main concerns each year – their provider networks and their prescription drugs.
Despite escalating threat, execs slow to go for cyber insurance
U.S. business executives are more worried than ever about the risk of cyber threats and attacks, but slow to take measures.
How state regulation keeps insurance innovating safely
As insurers’ investments, ownership structures and products become more complex, the dynamic state system is the most effective regulator.
Hurricane Helene bears out predictions of growing storm threat
Hurricane Helene, a category 4 storm, brought up to 30 inches of rain in some areas, with winds up to 140 miles an hour.
Indexing the market: Driving life, annuity sales
Indexed products are leading the way in the life insurance and annuity space. But critics continue to complain about misleading illustrations and complex products. Where do we go from here?
