Formerly licensed insurance agent Anaiza Villarreal Lopez, 30, of McFarland, Calif., was sentenced in Kern County Superior Court on one…
Top life insurance stories of 2022 focused on COVD-19, business case for buying life insurance
The most popular life insurance stories in 2022 ranged from record-setting indexed life sales to re-thinking the “buy term and invest the difference” strategy. Here’s a look at the most-read life insurance articles in InsuranceNewsNet in 2022.
How to have a breakthrough in 2023
Make a commitment that you will keep and that will help you move past anxiety and fear to reach your goals.
Winter damage in first half of 2022 is mild, but US braces for harsher weather
Winter weather caused an estimated $64.1 million in property damages in the first half of 2022, which ranks it as a relatively mild season compared to previous years. Nevertheless, the U.S. is bracing for another destructive winter season as climate change is making winter weather worse.
In a crowded market with declines in premiums and fewer guaranteed renewals, it’s critical to cultivate a sense of trust with your consumers. That starts with marketing compliance.
DOL investment advice lawsuit could be decided soon
Not much has happened since a pair of lawsuits were filed in February against the Department of Labor’s investment advice regulation. But at least one of the courts could rule early in 2023.
Employers surveyed plan to enhance benefits in 2023 to attract, retain talent
Over two-thirds of the 708 organizations responding to a recent survey said they plan to enhance health and benefit offerings in 2023, with the clear objective of supporting hiring and retention.
Insurance carriers are seeing value in implementing digital transformation across their business ecosystem. However, digital transformation efforts are often challenged by the complexities of existing legacy information technology infrastructure.
Research commissioned by Equitable examined attitudes toward retirement in light of increased inflation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress reaches deal on historic retirement saving changes
Congress has reached agreement on historic retirement saving changes Monday, tucked inside a massive $1.7 trillion spending plan expected to pass in the coming days.
Let’s break down silos and shift to a more exciting, people-centered business.
NAIC regulators decline to move life illustration rework forward
A state insurance task force passed on a chance to endorse reopening the overall life insurance illustration model law, leaving the effort in limbo going forward.
The nation’s youngest adults are taking significant steps to improve their financial wellbeing with the goal of retiring at age 59 – years ahead of the generations that preceded them.
J.P. Morgan and Lincoln Financial merge insurance trust funds
Shareholders of four JPMorgan Insurance Trust Portfolios will be asked to approve a proposal to merge the JPM VITs into four corresponding, newly formed series of Lincoln Financial Variable Insurance Products Trust.
Marketing your practice: 7 tips for financial advisors in 2023
Forward-thinking advisors are embracing a variety of high-tech solutions even as they revisit the older, tried-and-true strategies. Here are 7 ideas advisors can use to boost their marketing plans as they search for growth in the year ahead.
Incorporating cash value VUL insurance into a securities-only portfolio has the potential to increase the strength and resilience of your clients’ portfolios.
The NCOIL Paid Family Leave Insurance Model Act provides a framework for states to create a new line of insurance in which any insurer licensed to transact life insurance or disability income insurance will also be able to provide coverage for paid family leave.
AIG subsidiary files bankruptcy amid ongoing lawsuit by former execs
A subsidiary of insurer American International Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday, a move panned by a group of former executives suing the insurer.
With innovations in artificial intelligence and data analytics, there may finally be a way to streamline claims management and produce better outcomes for everyone involved.
