New Jersey becomes 50th state to adopt annuity best-interest rules
New Jersey became the 50th state Monday to adopt a best-interest annuity sales standard, a victory for advocates of state primacy over insurance.
Cardone, Brecka settle federal lawsuit over breakup; state lawsuits remain
High-profile social media stars and former business partners Grant Cardone and Gary Brecka have “amicably settled” a federal lawsuit filed by Cardone Ventures.
NAIFA eyes tax reform, retirement issues in 2025
Key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire Dec. 31, and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is making renewal of those provisions one of its top legislative priorities this year.
UnitedHealth execs bemoan ‘unusual and unacceptable’ Q1 financials
Shares of UnitedHealth Group dived Thursday after the insurer reported weak first-quarter earnings and slashed its outlook for the remainder of 2025.
Tariffs hit auto repair costs hard, add uncertainty, say experts
The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods is perhaps impacting the automotive and insurance industries like no other.
Legislation would change tax treatment of life insurers’ debt investments
Legislation to modernize the taxation of debt investments held by life insurers has been reintroduced in both the House and…
Conn. regulators ask judge to reject ‘setoff rights’ for PHL Variable premium
Connecticut Insurance Department regulators are back in court this week in their ongoing effort to rehabilitate the financially troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co.
NAMIC: Insurance AI regulation efforts driven by ‘unfounded notions’
Efforts to regulate the use of big data and artificial intelligence by insurance companies are misguided and threaten to harm policyholders, a trade group claims.
Augustar generates industry buzz with 24% premium bonus on its FIA
AuguStar Retirement got the annuity industry’s attention this week by announcing a 24% premium bonus on its fixed indexed annuity.
Selling long-term-care insurance in a group setting
Two experienced financial professionals discuss what it takes to successfully sell LTCI in a workplace or group setting.
LIMRA: Record workplace life insurance sales up for 4th consecutive year
Workplace life insurance, disability insurance and supplemental health products sales all rose in 2024, according to LIMRA.
How to overcome the fear of calling prospects
Cold-calling prospects is not a task for the faint-hearted. It requires a positive mindset, accepting rejection, and perseverance.
How life’s milestones can play a role in selling financial services
Three experts offer some helpful hints on how financial professionals can make the most of their client’s life milestones.
How ‘data augmentation’ might speed up AI adoption in P&C insurance
While advances in artificial intelligence have been slow to reach commercial P&C insurance, new trends in data augmentation could help pick up the pace, according to experts on a recent Insurtech Insights panel.
Finseca sees chance to ‘go on offense’ amid changes in DC
The financial services profession and industry has an opportunity “to go on offense” now that a new administration and a new Congress has taken over the reins in Washington, said Finseca CEO Marc Cadin.
Louisiana governor takes aim at state’s insurance ‘crisis’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry this week outlined proposals to lower state auto insurance premiums, which are among the highest in the nation.
Study asks if annuities help financial advisors build client relationships
Do annuities help financial advisors create long-lasting relationships with their clients? A recent survey has some answers.
Emerging digital annuity sales process cutting cycle times by 94%, IRI says
Carriers are eagerly signing on to a new paperless transaction process for annuity transfers that is cutting cycle times by 94%.
Insurance industry slow to adopt AI. How has that affected productivity?
An ActivTrak Productivity Lab study examines the productivity of the insurance industry in the face of low AI adoption.
