Rarely has a year dawned with such trepidation and hope. The end to the COVID-19 crisis is within view. Or more accurately, we can see the beginning of the end to this crisis.
It was a tough year to be a life insurance agent as COVID-19 swept across the country and led to business restrictions and stay-home advisories. On the other hand, the pandemic reminded Americans of the value of planning and life insurance. These five most-read stories reflect the year in life insurance.
The year in annuities included good news, bad news, regulation and legislation. Annuities sold great, sold poorly and, for a brief period, didn’t sell at all as insurers pulled products from the shelves during the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Check out these five most-read annuity stories from InsuranceNewsNet.
A look at INN’s most-read health-related articles for the year showed that long-term care insurance attracted the most reader interest, with two of the five most popular health-related articles devoted to the topic.
It’s no secret that insurers have been hit by a wave of COVID-19-related litigation. The most recent count shows 1,328 lawsuits have been filed on behalf of policyholders.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increased demand for benefits like telehealth, employee assistance programs (EAP) and mental health services for employees. Employers will need to move beyond traditional employee benefits to gain a competitive advantage in the talent marketplace.
COLUMBUS, Ga. /PRNewswire/ — Despite pandemic economic hardships, National Retail Federation forecasting shows consumers will spend just under $1,000 this holiday season —…
Health insurance agents saw a flood of people wanting to sign up for coverage in the 2021 open enrollment period for the Obamacare marketplaces – so many people needing coverage, in fact, that some agents reported they simply ran out of time to help everyone.
First American Financial Corporation, a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions,…