Choir, a program to diversify industry events, sings its last song
Nearly three years after two financial service professionals launched a program to diversify industry events, Choir is singing its last song.
How AI and tech will impact insurers in 2025
A few key trends and developments are expected to define the insurance industry’s future.
Widow of NYC man who jumped to his death sues brokers, insurers over annuity sales
The widow of a New York City man who committed suicide last summer by jumping off a building is suing three brokers and five companies for allegedly selling him improper annuities.
Police announce arrest in connection with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Police announced an arrest today in connection with the brazen midday shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in Manhattan.
LTCi: Growing number of options available to fit client needs
Life insurance with either long-term care riders or chronic illness riders are picking up steam in the marketplace.
How SECURE impacts inherited IRA beneficiaries
Americans held $33 trillion in individual retirement accounts in 2022, and many of those IRA holders have yet to withdraw their funds and pay taxes on them.
Building vs buying an AI solution: What should insurtechs consider?
Insurtechs and insurers leveraging AI are considering whether to build or buy their solutions. What’s the best answer?
LIMRA: Annuity sales on track to set new record in 2024
Total annuity sales increased 23% to $331.2 billion in the first nine months of the 2024, on pace for another record-breaking year.
2025 insurance outlook: Dealmaking, distribution, capacity and innovation
The coming year brings many reasons for cautious optimism across the industry.
Anthem BCBS backs down on plan to limit anesthesia coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is backing down from a plan that would have set limits on the amount of time it will pay for anesthesia in certain surgeries.
New life insurance premium rises 6% in third quarter, LIMRA reports
After a strong third quarter that saw life insurance new premium rise 6%, LIMRA executives are ready to declare a fourth consecutive year of record-high new premium.
Thompson, UnitedHealth kept probe secret and misled investors, lawsuit claims
UnitedHealthcare and late CEO Brian Thompson are named in a new amended complaint alleging that executives sold stock while keeping a DOJ probe from investors.
California teachers: In-plan annuity rider fees unfair; lawsuit in mediation
Several California teacher lawsuits over in-plan annuity costs has been consolidated into one case involving rider fees.
Performance review crash course: 4 tips to get you prepared
By reviewing your accomplishments, researching compensation data, and mentally preparing, you can walk into your meeting with confidence, ready to map out the next steps in your career.
Utah issues order for A-Cap insurers to stop doing business due to reserving concerns
Utah Insurance Commissioner Jonathan T. Pike signed an order Monday barring Sentinel Security Life Insurance Co. from writing new business in the state after Dec. 31.
NAIFA looks at how new Congress may focus on tax reform
The Nov. 5 election is now history, and the nation and the financial services industry is looking ahead to see what a new administration and a new Congress will do after taking office in January.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in NYC attack
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, according to media reports.
Small businesses need actuaries’ support to protect against novel risks
There is a significant gap between well-established actuarial science on the one hand and the IRS’s perspective on captive insurance risk on the other.
Long-term care needs will only increase as more Americans age
The age wave means more older Americans need long-term care – and that need will only increase.
