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Protectors Vegas 2026 LIVE Coverage

Coverage starts November 9th

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NAIC Panel To Vote On AG 49 IUL Changes

The Life Insurance and Annuities Committee will vote on language proposed by the American Council of Life Insurers to shore up Actuarial Guideline 49 and bring IUL illustrations more in line with actual returns. A consumer advocate is urging the committee to substitute tougher language.

Prudential Tips ‘First Domino’ By Suspending GUL Product: Analyst

Prudential Financial is pulling a popular guaranteed universal life product from the market and one industry analyst expects many more products to join it on the sidelines. The problem is ultra-low interest rates make it difficult to support guaranteed universal life designs.

On The Front Lines For Life Insurance

Susan Neely, CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers, is leading the organization through some choppy waters as the life insurance industry meets tough challenges. In an interview with Publisher Paul Feldman, Neely the fights that still lie ahead.

How Companies Can Bring On Real Diversity

A webinar presented by the National African American Insurance Association explores how individuals and companies can go beyond the promises and bring on real change .

Pandemic Life Insurance Selling: ‘Become Better Listeners’

Selling life insurance products in a pandemic is difficult, but longtime life insurance pro Marv Feldman reminds agents not to abandon the important techniques that connect them with clients. And there may be new opportunities to get life insurance to people who need it.

Florida Bill To Ban Insurers’ Use Of Genetic Info Goes To DeSantis

The Florida Legislature sent a bill to the governor’s desk Wednesday that would prohibit insurers from using customers’ genetic information in changing, denying or canceling policies. It is not known if Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, will sign the bill, which is generally opposed by the insurance industry.

Georgia Judge Calls Viatical A Case Of Illegal ‘Wagering’

The lawsuit focuses on a 10-year, $500,000 term life policy issued in 1999 to Kelly Douglas Couch, who hid his HIV-positive status and died in June 2005. Later in 1999, Couch transferred ownership of his policy to an investor in viatical settlements.