How financial advisors can stand out in the crowd
What are the methods that financial advisors can use to differentiate themselves, drive business and grow their financial practices?
‘Sandwich generation’ women say caregiving impacts financial goals
Caring for both children and parents or relatives has hurt the ability of women in the sandwich generation to save for their financial goals.
EXL, NVIDIA develop ‘most accurate’ AI insurance model
A US-based data solutions provider has begun rolling out a unique artificial intelligence model built specifically for the insurance industry.
Regulators opt for narrow scope with offshore reinsurance guideline
State insurance regulators trying to get better control of offshore reinsurance reserves opted for a “narrow scope” with a new guideline.
Florida insurance markets OK despite double hurricane whammy, state says
Florida is recovering from a double whammy of hurricanes, but its property insurance market is getting healthier by the day, officials say.
‘Dawn of a new era’: Insurance chatbot industry to hit $4.5B by 2032
The global insurance chatbot market has experienced enormous growth and is expected to hit nearly $4.5 billion by 2032.
Seeking answers for insurance crisis left in Milton, Helene’s wake
As the cleanup continues from hurricanes Milton and Helene, states and municipalities need to get serious about property protection.
Hawaii’s high court sides with AIG in climate change lawsuit
Hawaii’s highest court sided with American International Group in classifying greenhouse gases as pollution, thereby triggering an insurance exclusion.
Regulators agree on single LTC rate review, punt cost-sharing details
A state regulator working group agreed Thursday on a single long-term care rate review process based on the Minnesota method.
Regulators set to tackle reinsurance concerns after comment period
State insurance regulators are set to return to the reinsurance issue as soon as Thursday.
Sen. Cassidy introduces anti-ESG investing bill
The growing anti-ESG investing movement claimed a powerful ally last week when a bill to ban ESG consideration was introduced.
Skyrocketing home insurance rates deter homebuyers
Despite falling interest rates, potential homebuyers are meeting a new, formidable obstacle: the skyrocketing cost of home insurance.
September yields life application gains in younger age groups, MIB says
Life insurance application activity showed gains in the coveted younger age bands during September, according to the MIB Life Index.
Census: uninsured rates dropped significantly with ACA
New census data confirm that uninsured rates nationwide have been dropping significantly post-Affordable Care Act.
Most Americans fear financial decline if their preferred candidate loses
Nearly 4 in 5 Americans expect their personal finances to decline if their preferred candidate loses the presidential race.
How one AI solution is aiming to help tackle insurance fraud
One California-based data company is hoping its AI technology can be used to help fight insurance fraud across the industry.
Court upholds $28.4M verdict of COI charges, adds potential interest
A Missouri appellate court upheld a $28.4 million award last week in a class-action lawsuit over the accumulated cash value of universal life policies.
Interest rates, AI usage among factors to drive whole life insurance growth
LIMRA discusses the factors that will drive life insurance growth, as well as some challenges for carriers and agents.
Despite escalating threat, execs slow to go for cyber insurance
U.S. business executives are more worried than ever about the risk of cyber threats and attacks, but slow to take measures.
