Binghamton, N.Y. (June 29, 2021) – Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 28, 2021) — Companies have a new option to customize financial protection benefits for their workers, thanks to…
How Today’s Annuities Serve The Needs Of Tomorrow’s Retirees
Fixed and fixed index annuities, with their guaranteed income benefit options, can put clients’ minds at ease because they provide an income stream that annuity owners cannot outlive.
Virginia and Alabama became the latest pair of states to adopt updated annuity sales rules based on a National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ model regulation.
American International Group, Inc. today released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report detailing the company’s strategic progress.
Warren Buffett: Pandemic’s Impact Still Hard To Predict
Billionaire Warren Buffett says the one constant throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been that it has been difficult to predict how it would affect the economy, but clearly it has devastated many small businesses and individuals.
Engineering The Future — With Christopher Stroup
Christopher Stroup uses his engineering skills to help his clients plan for their unique needs.
From Door to Door to Top Producer – with Shane Westhoelter
Shane Westhoelter started out selling small insurance policies door to door until a child’s death made him realize his “why.” In this interview with Publisher Paul Feldman, Westhoelter describes how endurance, persistence and focus led him to become a top producer.
Accelerated Underwriting Data Reporting Pushed To 2024
A National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ working group delayed defining accelerated underwriting and related data elements for another year.
‘Interruptions’ Can Bring Opportunities
Positioning yourself to move with life’s challenges will help you focus more on what matters most.
Separating The Wheat From Chaff
When it comes to marketing efforts, too many advisors expend either too much effort or not enough.
Responding To Client Needs Amid Changing Market Forces
The life insurance industry navigates significant change and disruption while the need for coverage continues to grow.
Why Advisors Should Consider Single-Pay LTCi For Their Clients
A “once and done” approach to paying for LTCi has many advantages for clients, but advisors also must make them aware of potential tax disadvantages.
Football, Money And Family Folklore
As you’re driving west on Pennsylvania Route 56 toward my hometown, one of the first things you see as you approach the edge of town is the huge football stadium on your left…
The Five W’s Of Creating A Memorable Family Reunion
Getting family members together for a special event takes planning and delegation.
Could COVID-19 Lead To Higher Life Insurance Sales?
The Insurance Barometer study gave some insights into the way consumers perceive life insurance as well as how they want to buy it in the post-pandemic world.
Advisors Are Helping Clients Grow Greener
Planners and advisors say not many clients are asking about ESG investing, but clients are becoming interested the more they learn about them.
The High Cost Of Health Care Burnout
Physicians and other health care professionals have been dealing with residual trauma that could lead to burnout. Is their disability insurance adequate for their needs?
Insurance Commissioners Take Aim At Climate Change
The potential divide on climate change was evident during today’s commissioner panel discussion at the Global Insurance Symposium.