CA fire laws: How homeowners can recover and how advisors can help
When a California homeowner applies for or renews a homeowner’s policy, residential property insurers are required to provide them with a replacement cost estimate.
Could health plans be the next crucial benefit for independent agents?
Integrity recently announced a health plan designed for its independent agents and advisors in a breakthrough offering.
Insurance industry employment shows disturbing declines
The insurance industry lost 10,700 positions from April to May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Caregiving: A challenge that costs employers billions
Caregiving is the defining workplace issue of our time, costing employers billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. One in four American adults is a caregiver, and caregiving has a ripple effect on their financial situation.
Could your practice benefit from an advisory board?
Advisory boards help your firm connect with other financial professionals, obtain client feedback and build your company brand.
SEC nears settlement with accused scammer Tai Lopez
The Securities and Exchange Commission is closing in on an agreement with prominent social media influencer Taino “Tai” Lopez in a civil enforcement fraud case.
How can employers make benefits more meaningful?
Financial stress and the rise of supplemental benefits are two trends driving employee benefits in 2026.
Banning secret hospital contract terms could cut health premiums 6.5%
Hidden provisions in hospital contracts could quietly be pushing employer healthcare costs far higher.
An aging population needs advisors to cut through the confusion
Three and a half years remain until 2030, a year in which a significant demographic shift is expected to rock the U.S.
How brokers can become ‘AI whisperers’
A benefits broker can become an “AI whisperer” by giving artificial intelligence tools assignments instead of asking them dumb questions.
AI brings disruption as well as opportunity for brokers
Artificial intelligence is bringing disruption as well as opportunity, and brokers are in a race to define their role in the AI era.
Proposed legislation takes aim at Social Security shortfall
The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 would create a 13-member commission on long-term Social Security solvency.
Built-in guaranteed annuities: What advisors should know
Fidelity Investments recently announced its Fidelity Freedom Lifetime, the latest guaranteed income option for employer plans.
‘AI communication gap’ leaves negative impression on customers
Some insurers should reconsider how they use artificial intelligence for customer service, as a new Trustpilot report found that an “AI communication gap” could negatively affect consumer reviews.
How to help clients navigate the LTCi underwriting process
Agents and advisors are vital in assisting their clients with the often-challenging process of navigating long-term care insurance underwriting.
PHL Variable liquidation pushed out to 2027, Connecticut regulators say
The liquidation of PHL Variable Insurance Co. will not happen until next year at the earliest, regulators said in an update Tuesday.
What’s fueling record annuity growth?
Investors will continue to look for ways to protect their savings from market risk, grow their assets and guarantee income in retirement.
States take Trump administration to court over Medicaid rule
A coalition of attorneys general are suing to block new federal guidance they say unlawfully narrows exemptions to Medicaid work requirements.
What advisors should know about hedge funds in retirement planning
Hedge funds don’t make sense for a lot of clients, but for high-net-worth individuals, can be an important part of a financial plan.
