From technology to innovative workplace benefits, here are some issues that are changing the industry.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., November 9, 2021 — Private property/casualty insurers in the United States posted strong net income growth in…
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance took several recent administrative actions. The actions are issued by OCI when…
Americans Still Anxious About Post-Covid Retirement Risk, Survey Finds
American workers are concerned about retiring in a market downturn and losing a significant portion of their life savings when they need it the most, a new survey finds.
Midwest Holding Inc. announced that its subsidiary American Life & Security Corp. has launched its first multi-year guaranteed annuity product…
MILWAUKEE – The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt especially hard among the nation’s caregivers, according to the…
Fixed And Variable Annuity Sales Rise 6% In New 2Q Data
Sales of fixed and variable annuities were $60 billion in the second quarter of 2021, up 6% from first quarter 2021 sales of $56.7 billion, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.
AIG Inching Closer To Full Separation Of Life & Retirement Business
American International Group expects to sell its Life & Retirement business during the first quarter of 2022, CEO Peter Zaffino said.
Lincoln Financial Reports Strong Sales, Declining Income In 3Q
Annuities reported income from operations of $338 million, up 72% compared to the prior-year quarter, and total deposits hit $2.7 billion.
Prudential Continues Product Shifts, Posts Strong 3Q Earnings
Prudential executives said individual life sales continued to be strong with higher variable life sales compared to the year-ago quarter, offset by lower sales of other policies.
LTCi Industry Makes Push After Sales Decline In 2020
According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), the number of individuals who purchased traditional LTCI products declined last year.
AIG Closes On $2.2B Life & Retirement Deal With Blackstone
American International Group sold a 9.9% equity stake in AIG’s Life & Retirement business to Blackstone for $2.2 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Beyond Zoom: Continuing The Technology Journey
Advisors, carriers and clients have become more proficient in using technology. But which tech tools are helpful and which are simply shiny objects?
Finding Freedom Through Technology And Automation
Zoom is so 2020. How advisors are raising their technology game with automation.
An Unstoppable Mindset — With Rebecca Korn
Rebecca Korn describes how you can crush your 2021 and have a magical 2022 — An interview with Paul Feldman, publisher.
Courts Left To Clean Up IUL Sales Fraud
How an independent marketing organization filed for bankruptcy over the sales of hundreds of indexed universal life policies.
Manhattan Project — With Barjes Angulo
Barjes Angulo started out as a bank teller in New York City and worked his way to a Midtown advisory with his name on the door.
Don’t Get Dragged Into The Social Media Wasteland
Social media can be a wonderful tool for promoting your business and connecting with others, but it also can damage your mental health. How to recognize the dangers and protect yourself.
Why Offering DI Can Transform An Employee Benefit Package
COVID-19 led employers and their workers to have new priorities in their workplace benefits packages.