5 growth opportunities for the life insurance industry
Executives cite profitable growth as the industry’s biggest challenge.
Digital tools transform the way we serve our clients
Technology eliminates many administrative chores, allowing advisors to focus on enhancing client experiences.
8 critical steps to drive sales
The three important words that transform salespeople into sales powerhouses.
RILAs: Supporting client goals in retirement
New research shows that structured annuities with income benefits increase the likelihood of retirees having assets left at age 100.
Beyond docs and dentists: DI is essential for young professionals
Disability insurance isn’t only for those with high-risk professions.
The importance of life insurance in long-term care planning
Hybrid life insurance is becoming a popular alternative to pay for long-term care.
Navigating the complex terrain of IUL illustrations
In the labyrinthian world of personal finance and insurance, indexed universal life insurance stands out as a particularly intricate product.
The power of a united voice
Industry associations and state regulators joined together to oppose legislation that would have made it more difficult to sell life insurance and annuities.
Navigating the digital transition: Empowering new hires
Keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology is a special challenge, especially when onboarding new employees.
Navigating the changing benefits landscape
An education gap about benefits outside of traditional medical plans leaves many workers confused.
Revol One Financial retools with new annuity products, big goals
The new regime at Revol One Financial say they have a strategy to compete against big-time life insurers: speed and customer service.
1 in 5 in study admit to considering insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a pervasive issue in the U.S. A recent study found 1 in 5 respondents have at least considered committing fraud.
IRS again defers minimum distribution penalty for IRA beneficiaries
For the fourth year, the the IRS has punted on the matter of required minimum distribution (RMD) penalties for IRA beneficiaries.
A month later, insurance may be sector most affected by Key Bridge collapse
A month after the Key Bridge collapse, the economic effects are waning, but insurance may be the sector most affected.
Pacific Life brings new indexed universal life product to market
Pacific Life Insurance Co. is out with a new flagship indexed universal life insurance product.
Annuity sales up 21% in the first quarter, LIMRA reports
Annuity sellers had another very strong quarter in Q1, with $113.5 billion in sales, 21% higher than the first quarter 2023.
‘Major changes’ required of producers under DOL fiduciary rule: analyst
It will require “major changes” from insurers on down for independent producers to get into compliance with the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary mandate by September, a leading analyst said.
The definition of insurance and why it matters for captives
The IRS declines to adhere to a coherent definition of insurance and leverages byzantine case law against taxpayers in an arbitrary and capricious manner.
AIG violated unfair practices, but cleared of acting in bad faith
A Florida jury has cleared AIG of acting in bad faith, but awarded an unspecified amount of compensatory damages in storm damages case.
