More than four in 10 consumers go online or use an app when shopping for life insurance, according to a new TransUnion report.
While flexibility is a top driver, ethical concerns with corporations figure in gig workers’ choices.
New annualized premium for supplemental health products ― accident, critical illness, cancer, hospital indemnity, and other supplemental health insurance products ― increased 3% in the third quarter 2022, according to LIMRA’s workplace benefits sales surveys.
While U.S. inflation continues to ease, more rate hikes may follow
Inflation is still growing but at the slowest pace since October of 2021, the government said. The CPI rose 6.5% in the year through December, down from 7.1% in November.
COVID-19 public health emergency extended once again
Three years after COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services extended that emergency for another 90 days.
When underwriting chronic illnesses, it is essential to look at the diagnosis, length of time since diagnosis, control, compliance with medical treatment and suggestions, medications and any complications.
Morningstar sees a bright second half for stock market
Contrary to other market observers, Morningstar analysts say the economy and stocks will rebound in the second half of the year and spring into 2024.
Nearly 16M Americans sign up for ACA plans so far
With a few days left to enroll, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported a 13% increase in the number of Americans who bought coverage.
LUTCF program returning to NAIFA in 2023
Nearly 40 years after developing the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will launch a new LUTCF program by mid-year.
The American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association announced the addition of two new life insurance products, BeyondBasic and Simple Term.
Nearly one-third (32%) had to withdraw some of their retirement savings in 2022 in order to keep up with the rising costs of living.
Analysts predict rough year in stocks while investors rush to ‘neutral’
Leading analysts at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are saying that the market is not pricing in how bad things will get for companies this year, while a recent survey showed investors are trending neither bullish not bearish but neutral.
A well-rounded corporate wellness program must address five dimensions of employee health: physical, emotional, financial, social and occupational.
Following record breaking growth in 2020 and 2021, U.S. life insurance application activity finished 2022 with year-to-date activity down -5.5%, according to the MIB Life Index.
What wealthy clients need to know about SECURE 2.0
SECURE 2.0 contains a number of provisions that advisors who work with wealthy clients need to know.
While Americans worry about the rising cost of living, not saving enough, and taxes, those in the “middle market” who own cash value life insurance are less likely to be worried about these financial concerns, according to the latest study from Allianz Life.
The index additions are designed to help address challenges posed by changing economic conditions.
7 ways AI will impact the insurance industry in 2023
Driving productivity and understanding catastrophic risk are two areas in which greater adoption of artificial intelligence can be expected in the coming year.
California task force debating five options for new state LTC benefit
California LTCi task force receives consultant’s report outlining five options for a state-run benefit. Will Californians support another tax?
