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Study finds diversity progress neglects career advancement

February 3, 2023 Top Stories No comments.
Study finds progress reducing diversity barriers in insurance industry mixed.

Despite some diversity strides made in recent years within the insurance industry, barriers still exist, according to a new report. Less than half of companies surveyed say they are committed to advancing equity, and racial and gender bias still create barriers.

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February 2, 2023
Allstate reports $1.4B loss for 2022; increases rates, policy restrictions.

Allstate reports $1.4B loss for 2022; increases rates, policy restrictions

Allstate on Thursday reiterated its aggressive strategy to stem huge underwriting losses in its auto lines, which includes raising premiums, cutting expenses, and implementing restrictions on policies.

February 2, 2023
American Equity reports fourth quarter numbers in two weeks.
Brookfield is in a dispute with American Equity over its strategic plan.

American Equity readies 2022 earnings report amid ongoing conflicts

American Equity is one of the more anticipated earnings reports this month, with the fixed indexed annuity seller fighting off all comers. For now.

February 2, 2023
Study: Does pessimism really suppress annuity sales?

Study: Does pessimism really suppress annuity sales?

A recent study from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research suggests that pessimism has less of an effect on annuity sales than might be expected.

February 1, 2023

Fed slows interest rate increases; more hikes expected

As expected, and heavily telegraphed, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee elected to raise interest rates a quarter point, the smallest tweak in nearly a year as it battles burgeoning inflation.

February 1, 2023
For agents and advisors, dispelling LTCI myths is crucial to building sales.

For agents and advisors, dispelling LTCI myths is crucial to building sales

As agents and advisors look for ways to increase long-term-care insurance (LTCI) sales, they are discovering that dispelling common myths about LTCI usually goes a long way in helping to make a connection and attract new buyers.

January 31, 2023

COVID-19 public health emergency to end May 11

The Biden administration informed Congress it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies May 11.

January 31, 2023
Some major REITs limiting cash-out requests from investors.

Some major REITs limiting cash-out requests from investors

At least three major real estate investment trusts have said they have shut the door, at least partially, on honoring investor cash-out requests following a huge surge in withdrawals as economic worries climb.

January 31, 2023
Sweet streams of income: ChatGPT, the bard of annuities.

Sweet streams of income: ChatGPT, the bard of annuities

Annuities are lovely things for retirement income, but there isn’t nearly enough poetry about them.

January 31, 2023
9 ways advisors can help women achieve a higher level of financial security.

9 ways advisors can help women achieve a higher level of financial security

While many recent surveys have shown that women are less financially secure than many other demographic groups, there are 9 steps advisors can take to help change this.

January 30, 2023
While financial firms put "a lot of energy" toward diversity, results mixed.

While financial firms put ‘a lot of energy’ toward diversity, results mixed

While numbers are rising for women and minorities in financial services, the vast majority of those jobs are in administrative roles, and analyst and associate roles, says on observer.

January 30, 2023

Connecticut addressing broker shortage amid The Great Unwinding

A Connecticut program that aims to help members of underserved communities enroll in health coverage while increasing the number of insurance brokers of color in those communities is more than halfway through its first year.

January 27, 2023
Retirement plans take center stage in the war for hiring talent.

Retirement plans take center stage in the war for hiring talent

While individual retirement account (IRA) assets are the largest and perhaps most popular segment of the retirement market, with accounts…

January 26, 2023

For some, nothing to fear from taking RMDs, professor says

Clients may not be happy about taking required minimum distributions if they don’t need the money right now, but there are some ways advisors can help ease their concerns.

January 26, 2023
Annuity sales continue to set records
Investors are fleeing to the safety of fixed annuities.

Investors scrambling to lock in rates propel annuity sales to record highs

Annuity sales set a quarterly record for the third consecutive quarter, LIMRA reported today. Investors are flocking to the safety promised by fixed annuities.

January 26, 2023
Study: Education level should drive decisions on Social Security, annuities.

Study: Education level should drive decisions on Social Security, annuities

Less educated people tend to live shorter lives, so they should delay Social Security and use their retirement funds as a bridge, while better educated have longevity and should buy an annuity and not delay Social Security, according to a study.

January 25, 2023
AIG Financial Products filed for bankruptcy last month.
A group of former AIG executives say the insurer owes them lost compensation.

Plaintiffs in AIG subsidiary case seek bankruptcy dismissal

Plaintiffs suing a subsidiary of insurer American International Group Inc. over alleged withheld income filed a motion Monday asking a Connecticut court to dismiss the insurer’s bankruptcy filing.

January 24, 2023

How creating value will turn you into an introduction machine

When everyone profits. you have a sustainable relationship that will grow over time.

January 24, 2023
6 steps for struggling financial advisors to develop a successful marketing strategy.

6 steps for financial advisors to create a successful marketing strategy

While market volatility, compliance pressures and a competitive landscape have created a challenging environment for financial advisors seeking new clients, a defined marketing strategy can lead to greater success, according to a recent Broadridge Financial Solutions survey.

January 24, 2023
Life insurance and annuity applications are being delayed in processing.
Producers say more technology is needed to move life insurance and annuity applications faster.

Producers stew as insurers slow to process life and annuity applications

Frustration is mounting among producers who say insurers are slow to process their life insurance and annuity applications.

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