Arson continues to be a concern for insurers
Arson continues to be a serious economic crime in the U.S.
UnitedHealth execs bemoan ‘unusual and unacceptable’ Q1 financials
Shares of UnitedHealth Group dived Thursday after the insurer reported weak first-quarter earnings and slashed its outlook for the remainder of 2025.
Tariffs hit auto repair costs hard, add uncertainty, say experts
The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods is perhaps impacting the automotive and insurance industries like no other.
Legislation would change tax treatment of life insurers’ debt investments
Legislation to modernize the taxation of debt investments held by life insurers has been reintroduced in both the House and…
Conn. regulators ask judge to reject ‘setoff rights’ for PHL Variable premium
Connecticut Insurance Department regulators are back in court this week in their ongoing effort to rehabilitate the financially troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co.
Closing the life insurance coverage gap by investing in education
Life insurance is a key part of financial literacy, yet it’s often overlooked, leaving millions of families in a vulnerable position.
NAMIC: Insurance AI regulation efforts driven by ‘unfounded notions’
Efforts to regulate the use of big data and artificial intelligence by insurance companies are misguided and threaten to harm policyholders, a trade group claims.
LTCi proves its value beyond peace of mind
Long-term care insurance continues to play a vital role in supporting aging Americans, despite lingering misconceptions about its value.
Augustar generates industry buzz with 24% premium bonus on its FIA
AuguStar Retirement got the annuity industry’s attention this week by announcing a 24% premium bonus on its fixed indexed annuity.
IUL sales: How to overcome ‘it’s too complicated’
IUL can be confusing to clients. Here are five ways to demystify it.
Selling long-term-care insurance in a group setting
Two experienced financial professionals discuss what it takes to successfully sell LTCI in a workplace or group setting.
LIMRA: Record workplace life insurance sales up for 4th consecutive year
Workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products sales all rose in 2024, according to LIMRA.
How to overcome the fear of calling prospects
Cold-calling prospects is not a task for the faint-hearted. It requires a positive mindset, accepting rejection, and perseverance.
Advisor gives students a lesson in financial reality
Tari Trowbridge shares her experience of establishing and running a small business with high school students in her community, to help educate them on the realities of the business world.
How life’s milestones can play a role in selling financial services
Three experts offer some helpful hints on how financial professionals can make the most of their client’s life milestones.
How ‘data augmentation’ might speed up AI adoption in P&C insurance
While advances in artificial intelligence have been slow to reach commercial P&C insurance, new trends in data augmentation could help pick up the pace, according to experts on a recent Insurtech Insights panel.
Digitize your estate plan for peace of mind
A digital estate plan addresses centralizes important information in one secure, easily accessible repository.
Finseca sees chance to ‘go on offense’ amid changes in DC
The financial services profession and industry has an opportunity “to go on offense” now that a new administration and a new Congress has taken over the reins in Washington, said Finseca CEO Marc Cadin.
Beyond Finance: How an inclusive approach builds client trust
When I first started my business, there were not many women in charge. If we were, we were often brushed aside and not taken seriously by our male peers.
