Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais announced another year of outstanding growth in captive insurers domiciled in Connecticut. In 2021, the…
Put Your Best Pitch Forward: How To Become An Industry Speaker
Becoming an industry conference speaker acceptance takes more than guts. It takes strategic thinking and a strong proposal that aligns with the needs of the conference organizers and your path forward as a financial services thought leader.
Prudential Shrugs Off Omicron Losses To Post Strong 4Q Earnings
Prudential pivoted away from traditional variable annuities in recent quarters, while relying on robust sales of its FlexGuard line, an indexed-linked product introduced in 2020, to keep the segment healthy.
Would You Buy Insurance From Amazon? 55% Said Yes
According to a new survey from Breeze, 55% of American consumers would be interested in buying an insurance product from Amazon over traditional insurance carriers. About 66% would consider buying auto insurance from an automobile manufacturer.
Position A Portfolio: Finding Certainty In The Midst Of Uncertainty
From infection rates to interest rates, many experts had to admit that the “new normal” makes it difficult to be certain about anything. Nowhere is this more obvious, or more unsettling, than in the area of financial investing.
IRI Announces New Logo And Website
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) today rolled out a new logo and a revamped website. The updated…
Lincoln 4Q Report: Strong On Sales, Weak On Earnings
Lincoln life insurance sales were strong in the fourth quarter, up 121% over the prior quarter, and for the year — with sales of $660 million representing a 5% increase.
Elton John Welcomes Annuity Group On Yellow Brick Road Farewell Tour
Famed recording star Elton John announced the Alliance for Lifetime Income as the presenting partner of his “2022 Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in North America.”
Industry Trade Group Sues The DOL Over Encroaching Fiduciary Standard
The DOL’s Investment Advice Rule, which takes full effect this week, broadens the agency interpretation of who is considered a fiduciary, which the lawsuit contends is contrary to an earlier decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Edwin Saghian, 51, of Tarzana, Calif., was arraigned today at the Fresno County Superior Court on five felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly setting fire to his own vehicle and then reporting it stolen for an undeserved insurance payout.
WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 2, 2022 — More than three quarters (77%) of brokerage general agencies (BGAs) and independent marketing organizations…
The Misunderstood Cash Power Of Deferred Annuities
In addition to full surrender and annuitization, today’s deferred annuity products offer a number of options for limited, penalty-free liquidity.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Today eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, released results…
As demographics shift, younger digital native buyers will expect technology to be built into the products and services they use — including their home insurance.
Thrivent Survey: 70% Of Americans Have No Extended Care Plan
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey from Thrivent found that perceptions toward extended care planning haven’t changed.
Insurance Leaders Predict Economic Recovery Still Far On The Horizon
Insurance leaders told a recent survey that they expect full economic recovery is months away and might not even come until early 2023.
A Social Dilemma
Social Security faces threats from a variety of sources but remains the central retirement tool for most Americans. Advisors are finding success (and business) becoming experts in Social Security strategies.
The Dynamic Duo of Social Security Planning — With Marc Kiner and Jim Blair
What you don’t know about Social Security planning could cost clients a fortune.
Not Your Father’s Financial Advisor — With Jessica Weaver
Jessica Weaver describes how she forged her own path in financial services while sharing the secrets of how she became a self-proclaimed ‘Money Queen.