Americans recognize that they may require end-of-life long-term care, but many choose to roll the dice instead of planning for…
11 Things To Know About Russia And Ukraine
Global stock markets are selling off hard after Russian military forces attacked a broad range of targets across Ukraine Thursday night while Russian President Putin vowed to replace Ukraine’s government. What does it all mean for stocks and the economy?
Net earnings growth for 2021 was 3% among Moody’s Investors Service’s surveyed group of publicly traded health insurers, below Moody’s…
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (February 17, 2022) —The MDRT Family of Brands, which includes MDRT for high‐performing financial services professionals, the…
Markets Experience Black Thursday Due To Russian Attack On Ukraine
The price of a barrel of oil surpassed $100 for the first time in more than seven years and world stock markets plunged after the launch of a military offensive by Russia against Ukraine.
Private Equity Comes With Dollars But Also Some Questions
While legacy insurance companies welcome the infusion of private equity dollars, some observers wonder about the long-term effects.
CLEARWATER, Fla. | AmeriLife Group announced the launch of Family Freedom Term, a new, simplified issue term life solution offering affordable coverage…
The insurance industry is poised to come out of the pandemic crisis stronger and more resilient than ever due to its adaptability.
AHIP Looks At Improving Health Equity, Increasing Health Access In 2022
The president and CEO of America’s Health Insurance Plans said his organization is focusing on improving health equity and helping more Americans obtain and keep their coverage in the coming year.
Regulators approved a list of “regulatory considerations” Tuesday for the Macroprudential Working Group. Many items on the list deal with the unknowns surrounding private equity control of insurers.
Digital Health Products Gaining Ground In The Benefits Space
Many believe that soon scanning a health care ID card from home will be as common as scanning a boarding pass from a phone.
Chicago, Feb. 23, 2022—Despite optimism at the outset of the quarter, property and auto insurance shopping trended below 2020 levels…
DOL Rule Lawsuits Having Little Impact On Advisors, Panel Says
It is unclear whether a pair of lawsuits filed recently will do anything to slow down the Department of Labor’s push to extend the fiduciary standard. A Faegre Drinker panel debated the legal impact Tuesday.
Even prior to the onset of the pandemic two years ago, a major trend had been emerging which transcends all demographics. It is the side hustle, and the economic upheaval brought on by the pandemic has only expanded its prevalence.
Crypto Too Big For Advisors To Ignore, McKinsey Says
More and more clients have money in the $2.5 trillion digital asset space, but their advisors are not paying attention to them, says a McKinsey wealth management report.
San Diego, CA | Trust & Will today released the findings of its second annual millennial estate planning study, providing insight from…
3 Tips To Refine Your Client Base For Deeper Relationships
We’re often overloaded with clients, which makes it difficult to cultivate strong, personal relationships with each one. When you have less time to meet with each client, there isn’t much room to build those deeper connections.
Young, Wealthy Hybrid Investors Are Coming, McKinsey Report Says
One of the most promising areas of growth for wealth managers is a larger segment of younger wealthy investors who are already using digital platforms for their own investing, but they still want advice from humans, says a McKinsey report.
Given the current heightened awareness of long-term care, financial advisors are having more prospects reach out to them to begin proactive conversations around what a long-term care event might mean for them and their families.
