A client remarried: Does their annuity still fit?
Remarriage alone usually isn’t a reason to replace an annuity. The real question is whether the goal for the money has changed.
Experts say data is golden, but only if insurers know how to leverage it
When it comes to competing in the insurance market in an age of AI, data may be “golden” but the action insurers take with that data is a more crucial differentiator, industry leaders said.
A record-quiet hurricane season: what it means for property insurance
For homeowners and their advisors, a quiet storm season provides an opportunity to review coverage, make adjustments.
Today’s consumers have ‘zero tolerance’ for slow claims payouts
In an age where instant gratification has become the norm, thanks to rapidly advancing technology, a new study has found that modern insurance consumers are far less willing to tolerate slow insurance payouts than previous generations were.
Trump announces $90 payment to Medicare Part B enrollees
President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that the federal government will make one-time payments of $90 per person to about 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees.
When a client moves, their insurance plan needs to move, too
A client moving to a new state should unleash a series of insurance and financial reviews to make sure coverage and planning remain intact.
Florida suspends Atlantic Coast Life from writing policies in the state
Florida insurance regulators immediately suspended Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.’s authority to operate in the state.
Consumers don’t trust AI as much as insurers think they do
Insurers may be excited about deploying artificial intelligence across a growing number of business lines. Still, they must remember their clients may not feel the same, a new report from Hi Marley suggests.
Financial stress leaves less room for retirement saving
Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s latest research finds growing signs of financial strain among workers.
Helping clients prepare for one of their biggest retirement expenses
As a growing number of retirees face steep increases in healthcare costs, many financial professionals are helping them incorporate healthcare expenses into their retirement planning.
Trust emerges as key battleground for distribution, LIMRA panel agrees
The need for trusted advice is growing as demographic, economic and technological changes reshape the market, panelists agreed.
Metabolic health emerges as new opportunity for life insurers
An industry focus on treating metabolic health and reduce obesity and related disease will benefit insurers, a LIMRA panel said.
What happens to insurance planning when a client retires early?
Sixty percent of retirees in the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey said they retired before age 65.
Ask the right questions to turn clients into raving fans
Many financial professionals struggle to solve prospects’ problems — not because they’re poor listeners but because they’re not good at asking questions.
Panel: Insurers need to rethink products, distribution to close protection gap
Life insurers must rethink how they reach consumers, develop financial advisers and design products, a LIMRA panel agreed.
Could marital status be the next insurance rating factor to fall?
California’s proposal to ban marital status in auto insurance highlights a growing debate over risk, pricing and fairness.
Life insurance distribution: Bigger isn’t better unless you make it work
Industry consolidation is entering a new phase as companies shift focus from acquiring businesses to investing in what they have.
Booming sales, big challenges bolsters attendance at LIMRA annual
While life insurance and annuity sales are both at or near record highs, the industry still faces many challenges, LIMRA CEO David Levenson said.
Tesla Insurance blocked as NY regulators examine connected-car coverage
New York regulators rejected Tesla Insurance’s proposed auto program, raising questions about telematics and eligibility rules.
