GCG Financial, a full-service financial services firm, announced that it is changing its corporate branding to Alera Group.
Economics will define politics post-midterm, journalist says
The 2022 midterm election defied the norms. How will the results impact the economy and policy over the next two years?
An insured American with an employer-sponsored health insurance plan can expect to spend more than $320,000 (including insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs) during his/her adult lifetime, according to new consumer research from Synchrony.
Now is a ‘perfect time’ for preretirees to consider FIAs, expert says
The current market environment “could not be a more perfect time” for those who are in the “retirement red zone” to add a fixed indexed annuity to their portfolio.
Smart auto insurance marketers are boosting their return on investment by augmenting their traditional data targeting strategies with telematics data, and using audience targeting to reach the best prospects for their business.
The COVID-19 public health emergency will be extended into another year, as CNBC quoted a Biden administration official as saying Friday that the emergency will be extended through spring 2023.
Unleash the power of the metaverse
By Panos Leledakis You’ve heard of the metaverse, but do you know what it is? And, to take it one…
Medicare beneficiaries have more Medicare Advantage and Part D plans available for 2023
For 2023, the typical beneficiary has a choice of 43 Medicare Advantage plans as an alternative to traditional Medicare, a new KFF analysis finds. That’s an increase of 5 plans on average from 2022, adding even more choices to the Medicare Advantage marketplace.
Jackson National overcomes annuity sales decline in strong third quarter
Jackson National overcame declining annuity sales to finish the third quarter with strong revenue growth that won over Wall Street.
In-depth analyses of vehicle data, images and driver histories can help carriers develop customized policies.
Ransomware, cyberattacks impact 80% of firms surveyed
A new report from Delinea, an access management and security company, found that nearly 8 out of 10 companies it surveyed have had to use their cyber insurance and more than half of those have used it multiple times.
‘Quick fix’ concept for IUL illustrations advanced, with some dissent
A state insurance regulator subgroup came up with a “quick fix” Wednesday to address faulty illustration problems within the Actuarial Guideline 49-A.
AIMCOR Consolidated, a joint venture between AIMCOR Group and AmeriLife Group, announced today that it has acquired brokerage general agency…
This new law’s provisions — along with the forthcoming sunset of the gift tax exemption levels that were part of the 2017 tax reform law — make this an attractive time for high net worth clients to consider making large gifts.
Study finds passing on wealth planned, but not discussed
About 8 in 10 respondents to a recent study said they are taking steps to pass on wealth to their heirs, but are not discussing their plans with heirs – in some cases, in order to avoid any conflict such plans may evoke.
By Emma Cramm Daily, financial planners answer their clients’ heart-wrenching question: “Am I on track?” The answer requires quantitative data…
As inflation continues to pose challenges for American adults’ financial strategies, New York Life’s latest Wealth Watch survey has found that people are coping by adjusting debt management and investment strategies, although the financial guidance informing these strategy adjustments varies by generational cohort.
The National Life Group Board of Directors has approved an estimated payment of approximately $26.5 million in dividends to eligible participating policyholders in 2023.
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