State Farm accused of evading discovery in lawsuit over total loss values
In a new court brief, plaintiffs accuse State Farm of “evasive tactics” during the discovery phase of a class-action lawsuit over vehicle loss assessments.
More states earn an ‘A’ in financial literacy education
Half of the 50 states are projected to get an “A” grade in financial literacy education for their high school students by 2028, according to a Champlain College report.
The insurance industry hits a perfect storm in finding talent
It’s 2024, and the insurance industry’s struggle with finding great talent continues.
P&C rate hikes expected to continue; what’s driving costs up?
High inflation, increased claims costs, climate change and fraud are driving major increases in insurance rates across the United States.
Insurance M&As drop in 2023, but expected to rise again this year
Insurance company merger and acquisition deals fell off the table in 2023, hampered by the rising cost of capital and…
Planning for end-of-life expenses amid soaring costs
There’s a critical aspect of financial planning that often doesn’t receive the attention it warrants until it’s too late: the cost of dying.
California Gov. Newsom signs best-interest annuity sales bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave industry trade groups a big win Thursday by signing a best-interest annuity sales bill into law.
How financial advisors can overcome long-term care insurance buyer hesitation
How financial advisors can overcome buyer hesitancy in purchasing traditional long-term care insurance policies.
Advising Women Through the Seasons of Their Lives
Women need advisors who can help them meet their changing needs as they go through their life stages.
‘Unretiring’ CEO leads F&G to growth — With Chris Blunt
IUL — which F&G president and CEO Chris Blunt describes as “the Swiss Army knife” of life products — and annuities helped F&G have a great 2023 while the company adds RILAs to its product mix for 2024.
Everyone has a money story: Win Havir tells the story that inspires her
Win Havir’s family money story inspires her to serve a diverse client base and promote greater representation in the insurance profession.
The OCEAN factors that contribute to successful personality traits
The path to success is different for each individual. Here are the components critical to achieving your goals.
Social Security planning is crucial to preparing clients for retirement
Understanding the amount of money your client will receive from Social Security is the bedrock of forming a retirement strategy.
Navigating 2024’s policy challenges that impact financial professionals
These policies will significantly shape our strategies and decision-making in our industry, impacting life insurance, retirement planning and investments.
Have the life insurance beneficiary discussion now and prevent problems down the road
Asking clients about their beneficiaries can open the door to further discussions about life insurance and financial planning.
The shadow caregiving system and economy
Family caregivers provide billions of hours of unpaid care, but that care comes at a cost.
The annuity puzzle is especially puzzling for older retirees
Why does interest in annuities tend to decrease as retirees age?
Boost your confidence, embrace your uniqueness and transform your sales
Unleashing your creative strength will lead to stronger presentations.
Addressing the gender gap in insurance and financial services
While insurance and financial services have traditionally been male-dominated industries, some progress has been made in recent years to address the gender gap, according to several studies.
