Pacific Life Insurance Co. took over the top spot in life insurance new annualized premium through the first three quarters, LIMRA announced Wednesday.
The premise of opportunity cost especially exists when we are talking about long-term care insurance, where the traditional LTCi policies were once the only game in town.
The Department of Labor fiduciary rule is again on the ropes after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the government’s appeal Friday.
Several proposals are floating around Washington but will any of them become law?
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for November. The actions are…
Washington state homeowner’s insurance rates increased by 51% over the past six years. In a new lawsuit, a pair of residents say oil companies are to blame.
Tuesday’s announcement of a massive private donation to expand President Donald Trump’s “baby accounts” renewed the debate over how effective the seed investment will be.
During this time of charitable giving, advisors can help clients be more strategic about their giving decisions.
It is true that future market returns are relevant to how these policies perform, but the bigger issue is the caps on the upside, which are typically set by the insurance carrier.
When it comes to retirement, the baby boomers get all the attention but it is Generation X that faces a retirement crisis.
In the indexed universal life space, the policy rider is the essential key to unlocking IUL’s dynamic utility.
More advisors are putting client investments into annuities, as preretirees seek guaranteed income.
Most individuals struggle to commit to annuities. Often, behavioral barriers rather than the products create the greatest obstacles.
Insurers will prioritize customer experience in the coming year as declining customer satisfaction reveals the need to focus on retaining clients.
Deanna Strable rose from actuarial intern to CEO of Principal Financial Group. Now she’s leading the 145-year-old company into a new era of retirement, benefits and technology-driven growth.
States are taking the lead in addressing long-term care needs while federal support lags.
What you need to know about mandatory Roth catch-up contributions.
It’s essential to weigh the timing and type of product carefully when discussing annuities with your retired clients.
Critics allege conflicts of interest make it nearly impossible for state insurance regulators to objectively write rules.
