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Family Caregivers Need Financial Care, Too
Susan Rupe
December 26, 2018
A LIMRA study shows unpaid family caregivers are falling short in their insurance needs. But how does the industry reach this time-stressed and resource-stressed group?
Sammons To Build $60M Building, Add 200 Employees
John Hilton
December 21, 2018
Sammons Financial Group is building a 200,000-square-foot office with plans for additions in the future, the Des Moines Register reported. The company has pledged to add 200 new jobs to its existing base of 510 employees.
Deloitte’s 2019 Insurance Agent Outlook: ‘Stay Optimistic’
Susan Rupe
December 21, 2018
Consumers may go online to get information about life insurance, but advice from an agent is still a big part of the insurance-buying process. That was the word from Deloitte’s annual Insurance Industry Outlook for 2019.
Days Of Just Selling Life Insurance ‘Coming To An End,’ Analyst Says
Susan Rupe
December 20, 2018
Holistic planning and financial wellness are two of the themes that life insurance agents can expect to see in their business in 2019, according to an industry analyst. The challenge for agents is “How do I continue to do what I’m really good at – life insurance – but also be more for my client?”
Sammons Financial Lays Off ‘Small Group’ Of Employees
John Hilton
December 18, 2018
Sammons Financial Group will lay off an unspecified number of employees during the first quarter of 2019. The company cited efficiencies and automation as reasons behind the layoffs, which follow last month’s announcement of layoffs by Nationwide.
Hybrid Life/LTCi: Breaking Down Barriers And Bridging Gaps
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December 14, 2018
Hybrid life/long-term care insurance policies solve two problems: the life insurance gap among American households and the continued high cost of standalone LTCi.
The Good And Bad In Life Insurance 3Q Numbers
John Hilton
December 5, 2018
LIMRA and Wink were both correct with last week’s “universal life is up” and “universal life is down” reports, respectively. The key is how the data is viewed. Overall, new premium rose quarter-over-quarter from 2017.
IUL New Premium Up 10 Percent In 3Q, LIMRA Reports
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November 29, 2018
Market conditions continue to be favorable for IUL products, which are up 12 percent so far in 2018. IUL premium has increased for the past eight consecutive quarters, LIMRA reports. Overall, life insurance new premium was up 3 percent in the third quarter.
‘These Go To 11:’ Indexing Beyond Rates And Renewals
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November 14, 2018
Indexes have increased in choice but with more choice comes greater complexity. Comparisons between indexes too often are made without a firm understanding of the structure behind the index. This causes both financial professionals and their clients frustration with something that should be viewed as a positive.
NAIC Working Group Settles On Policy Summary Concept
John Hilton
November 12, 2018
A National Association of Insurance Commissioners working group wants to “enhance consumer understanding” with a proposed two-page summary to accompany life insurance illustrations. The group is making slow progress on the proposal, with a few issues remaining to work out.
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