NAIFA eyes tax reform, retirement issues in 2025
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- HNW clients take center stage under Trump
- More than luck — with Kevin Tostado
- Premium financing: A two-edged sword?
- Hitting the accelerator on annuities — With Jackson National’s Alison Reed
- Some offbeat ways to meet high net worth prospects
- Why expanding access to financial planning is crucial
SPECIAL FEATURE
IUL sales: How to overcome ‘it’s too complicated’
IUL can be confusing to clients. Here are five ways to demystify it. Read More
From The Field
What the Google Ads ruling means to advisors
This decision could have a direct impact on how you reach, educate and convert clients online.
Arson continues to be a concern for insurers
Arson continues to be a serious economic crime in the U.S.
Closing the life insurance coverage gap by investing in education
Life insurance is a key part of financial literacy, yet it’s often overlooked, leaving millions of families in a vulnerable position.
ADVISOR NEWS
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.
NEWSWIRES
Governor signs ban on drug middlemen owning pharmacies
LITTLE ROCK— Arkansas became the first state in the nation to prevent healthcare conglomerates from operating drugstores here when Gov. The state has also fined four PBMs a total of $1.47 million for paying Arkansas pharmacies below the legally required amount for prescription drugs. HB 1150 headed to Sanders' desk April 9 after clearing the Senate with a…
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- The lighter side of The News: Political theater; A bone to pick with a Yankee; Health insurers have mascots?
- Best's Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on U.K. Non-Life Insurance Segment
- California Homeowners Could See Insurance Rates Jump 22% Under State Farm Plan
Annuity News
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%. Read More
Life Insurance News
IUL sales: How to overcome ‘it’s too complicated’
IUL can be confusing to clients. Here are five ways to demystify it. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Low-income diabetes patients more likely to be uninsured
An Oregon Health & Science University-led study reveals that low-income adults with diabetes are more likely to go in and out o... Read More
LTCi proves its value beyond peace of mind
Long-term care insurance continues to play a vital role in supporting aging Americans, despite lingering misconceptions about i... Read More
CommunityCare names Josiah Sutton new president and CEO
Oklahoma's largest locally owned health insurance company CommunityCare announced the appointment of Josiah Sutton as pres... Read More
These American Cities Have Been Hit the Hardest by Inflation
Economy As the central bank of the United States, Federal Reserve is charged with maintaining price stability for American cons... Read More
Indiana state treasurer calls foul on late-stage budget proposal stripping his power
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott is accusing the bank lobby and lawmakers of "backroom dealing." Read More
70,000 Shares in MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) Acquired by Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new stake in shares of MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, acc... Read More
Property and Casualty News
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 cou... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for March
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for March. The actions... Read More
You’re Wrong Elon: Social Security’s Not The ‘Ponzi Scheme’, The ‘Unrealized Gains’ Tax Loophole Is – OpEd
"At current interest and tax rates, it is far cheaper to borrow against the value of one's shares than to sell them ... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for February
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for February. The acti... Read More
