A new carrier plans to enter the long-term care insurance market, with a policy slated to debut in the first quarter of 2016.

A financial watchdog and consumer group this week pushed for stronger financial protection in the form of disclosure that would…

A drop in interest rates and mortality tables that show people living longer are two reasons annuity sellers are tightening the terms on FIAs. Sales of FIAs were up 22 percent in the third quarter.

The award will be posthumously presented during the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Fall National Meeting, and will be accepted on Jim’s behalf by Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart.

The nation’s largest health insurer says its products in the ACA public exchanges are not performing well enough. An industry rep says UnitedHealth should have informed brokers of commission cuts prior to open enrollment.

With regulators and lawmakers seeking to squash incentives and other fees paid to agents, the industry is taking a harder look at the viability of the commission-based model.

Advisors want materials that steer clear of jargon, remain easily distributable and up-to-date, according to the survey of more than 600 advisors.

This lack of familiarity can set the stage for annuities to be presented as solutions that address concerns many women have about retirement.

How can you cut through the noise and get the attention of your target audience? It starts with great marketing and some good old-fashioned candor.

A new online tool is designed to start the long-term care conversation between advisors and clients.

The number of life insurance carriers raising their cost of insurance rates has increased to five. Could this trend accelerate?

The increase in the number of RIAs represents “the sole growth story in a shrinking industry,” according to a new report from Cerulli Associates.

Don’t prioritize the next generation over serving who you already have as clients, advised an industry expert.

Two Republican congressmen have proposed legislation that would move oversight of IRAs and other retirement funds to the Revenue Department, effectively killing the Labor Department’s fiduciary rule

The Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is coming in some form, a leading ERISA lawyer said. Industry professionals dealing with retirement funds have work to do to get ready.

The majority of employers believe their broker or advisor is a good source of knowledge about the Affordable Care Act, a survey says.

Proposal bill would give Social Security recipients a one-time $580 payment. If approved, it would add to the list of recent changes to the retirement program.