INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue..
- IUL illustrations: That was then; this is now
- Standing on the shoulders of giants — With Bryan Simms
- A man on a mission — With Foresters Financial’s Matt Berman
- Saving for college can impact your clients’ retirement
- 5 growth opportunities for the life insurance industry
SPECIAL FEATURE
Video: The ‘excess mortality’ phenomenon: What does the future hold?
During the pandemic, mortality rates rose. When the pandemic wound down, mortality rates didn't return to pre-pandemic levels. W.. Read More
From The Field
Key employees are as indispensable as moms
Key person insurance can protect a company when its most important employees die.
Ensuring compliance for PDF provider directories
Current laws mandate that customer communications for health care companies be accessible for people with disabilities.
Safeguard staff to safeguard the organization from hackers
More insurers are taking proactive steps to combat would-be scammers and thieves.
LIFE INSURANCE NEWS
Bestow to sell its life insurance company to Sammons
Bestow Inc. announced Thursday it will sell its life insurance company to Sammons Financial Group.
ADVISOR NEWS
Americans value emotional intelligence from advisors
The majority of Americans (74.7%) agree that it’s important for advisors to demonstrate emotional intelligence both with their clients and themselves.
Annuity News
TruStage enhances Zone Income Annuity product
TruStage announced enhancements to its Zone Income Annuity underwritten by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company. Read More
Revol One Financial retools with new annuity products, big goals
The new regime at Revol One Financial say they have a strategy to compete against big-time life insurers: speed and customer ser.. Read More
Annuity sales up 21% in the first quarter, LIMRA reports
Annuity sellers had another very strong quarter in Q1, with $113.5 billion in sales, 21% higher than the first quarter 2023. Read More
Fiduciary
Trump-appointed judge will hear lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule
A Trump-appointed judge will hear the first lawsuit to challenge the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, due to take effect in.. Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Greg Lindberg back on trial for alleged bribery of insurance commissioner
Troubled financier Greg Lindberg faces a second trial on high-profily bribery allegations starting Tuesday. Read More
Americans have blown through excess pandemic savings. What does that mean for the economy?
We are just days away from the first anniversary of the official end of the pandemic federal public health emergency, which ende.. Read More
Arizona's got it backward. Learn from Florida's sober living fraud, experts say
Finding flaws in Arizona's response to sober living fraud, experts point to lessons learned from wrongdoers in the 'Fl.. Read More
Plaintiff prevails on breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud claims
The defendant, Robert Katkin, was removed as successor trustee in 2020 by Oakland County Probate Court Judge Daniel A. The plain.. Read More
Property and Casualty News
Skyrocketing auto insurance costs send consumers shopping
The spiraling price of auto insurance policies has made smart shoppers out of a huge percentage of car owners, according to rece.. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Proposed Medicare Advantage regulations would impact broker, FMO compensation
Medicare Advantage plans currently have the flexibility to pay agents varying rates depending on the plan in which the beneficia.. Read More