Good firms should be committed to providing financial professionals with the right insurance protection and retirement solutions to meet their clients’ needs.
The current macroeconomic environment has created a stressful situation for investors and advisors, leading to a sharp decrease in their optimism.
West Des Moines, IA and San Francisco, CA – EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced that it has acquired The…
Pandemic, aging population lead to historic high health coverage rates
The percentage of Americans with health coverage hit a historic high over the past year. What’s behind the rise?
Some insurance companies are delighted by the prospect of blending the physical and digital to connect with customers in new ways and create new coverage products, while others are waiting to see how the metaverse changes customer habits.
Agent satisfaction with carrier partners at all-time high, study finds
Overall agent satisfaction with carrier partners has reached an all-time high, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study released this week.
NAIC panel inching forward on life insurance illustration reg revision
State insurance regulators inched closer to reopening the overall model regulation governing life insurance illustrations today.
The award recognizes a lifetime of professional excellence, service to the industry and a commitment to ethical conduct.
New annualized premium for workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products increased in the second quarter, according to LIMRA’s workplace benefits sales surveys.
MassMutual announced that it will dedicate an additional $100 million to continue investing in diverse, first-time fund managers through its First Fund Initiative, building on the $50 million the company previously invested through this impact investing initiative.
Insurers are best served by following investment strategies that meet their distinct long-term needs while managing within their tolerance for risk.
Financial wellness program evolution, challenges discussed
Industry executives attending a recent EBRI symposium discussed the evolution and challenges of implementing financial wellness programs.
Mythbusters: the impact investing edition
By Christopher Stroup Aligning your investments with your values almost seems too good to be true. Many ask, “What’s the…
The Fed has signaled that more interest rate hikes will likely be necessary to arrest the generationally high consumer price increases we’re currently experiencing.
Mass. ballot initiative may represent start of nationwide dental insurance reform
A grass-roots voter initiative on November’s Massachusetts ballot could represent an initial step toward nationwide dental insurance reform, advocates say….
Breeze announced today the launch of Leave by Breeze, a paid parental leave insurance solution for employers to support employees who need to take time away from work to care for what matters most – their families.
A recent Nationwide Agency Forward survey shows that consumers in the U.S. are feeling vulnerable as they perceive the worsening economy to be negatively impacting their personal finances, mental health and job security.
The fallout from the COVID-19 global pandemic, including inflation, market volatility and supply chain challenges, continues to impact business owners of all types.
Ohio National Financial Services advances its ONdex fixed indexed annuity products with a new rider that guarantees income growth opportunities in retirement
