Wink, Inc., the competitive intelligence firm specialized in providing life insurance and annuity product data to the industry, announced Victoria…
Connecting With Clients During COVID-19: Grandma Was Right
With all things new and unfamiliar, it’s hard to know what to say or do in support of those who need our understanding, support and encouragement.
Columbus, OH – With interest rates remaining near historic lows, supply chain and workforce challenges driving continued market uncertainty and inflation…
SEC Commissioner To VA Sellers: You Must Comply With Reg BI, Too
Speaking last month at the American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education 2021 Conference, Commissioner Allison Herron Lee told life insurance company lawyers that variable annuity issuers will have to comply with the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest.
The 2022 outlook for the U.S. life insurance sector is stable, reflecting the ongoing, although slower pace of recovery for the economy, Moody’s Investors Service said in a new report.
Manasquan, NJ: – During the recently concluded 2021 National Council of Insurance Legislators Annual National Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, NCOIL adopted…
Life Insurance Premium Up 18% In The Third Quarter, LIMRA Reports
Total life insurance new annualized premium grew 18% in the third quarter, representing the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, according to LIMRA.
3Q Annuity Sales Up Double Digits Over Last Year, Wink Reports
Third-quarter sales for all deferred annuities totaled $59.8 billion, a decrease of 7.1% compared to 2Q and an increase of 10.4% when compared to 3Q 2020, Wink reports.
Life Insurers: Lessons From The Past, Looking Toward The Future
COVID-19 made consumers more aware of their mortality and more aware of why they need life insurance. But can the industry keep that momentum going in 2022?
VAs Back From The Dead And Rising Fast
Traditional variable annuity products are hot once again, thanks to talk of tax hikes from Washington. Annuity sales in general look strong for 2022, but could renewed regulation cause problems?
Health Insurance: Stabilized Premiums Despite Nursing A ‘Hangover’
The individual health insurance market will continue to see stabilized premiums. Meanwhile, consumers are making up for care deferred during the pandemic, leading to a possible increase in spending.
Shift Your Talk, Change Your World — With Krister Ungerböck
Krister Ungerböck helps you transform words into tools to improve your business and your relationships. An interview with Paul Feldman, publisher.
Filling The Generational Pipeline — With Mark Squires
Mark Squires made a name for himself as “The Medicare Whisperer,” but his practice serves the Medicare generation’s children and grandchildren as well.
Open The Door To A Policy Review
A life insurance checkup is essential for a client’s healthy financial plan. But first you have to convince them to do it.
Engaging The Five Senses To Cultivate Client Trust
When you demonstrate your appreciation for your clients beyond the quality service you give them, you reinforce client loyalty and engagement.
One-Size-Fits-All Retirement Planning Excludes People Of Color
Studies show Black, Indigenous and people of color communities have different financial concerns than those of other ethnic groups.
A Gut Feeling: The Link Between Digestive Health And Mental Health
A healthy gut microbiome is the key to lifting brain fog.
Support Client Desires To Make A Difference
How to turn a simple gesture of giving into a journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.
December: Maybe Not So Dark?
I flipped through a month’s worth of pages on the “daily inspiration calendar” I received for Christmas last year and found a few gems for the month of December.
