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
The high-limit disability niche
Prospects who earn more than $250,000 annually stand to lose more in the long run in the wake of disablement because they simply have more to lose.
Considerations for defusing the coming explosion in succession planning
In the realm of financial services, it is widely acknowledged that many financial advisors are approaching retirement age, with a sparse representation from younger demographics.
How insurers can leverage AI to drive innovation within the policy lifecycle
These tech tools will help organizations lower their risk profile, stay ahead in today’s threat landscape, and help insurance companies assess and manage risk more accurately.
LIFE INSURANCE NEWS
Commentary: Let experts manage retirement risk
Think twice before removing pension risk transfers from company toolboxes.
- Financial professionals to advocate for their businesses and clients at NAIFA’s Congressional Conference
- Risk of ‘genetic discrimination’ by insurers ruining people’s trust in medical science
- John Currier named president of F&G Annuities and Life
- New annualized life insurance premium dips in Q1, LIMRA reports
- Gen Z clients may be the right fit for the new breed of IUL products
ADVISOR NEWS
Retirement is a growing luxury in the U.S.
A survey released last month by AARP puts the sobering facts into perspective. The gloomy outlook raises red flags both for America’ s seniors and states like Florida that have long sold themselves as retirement havens. The figure of 1 in 5 adults over age 50 with no retirement savings came from interviews completed with more than 8,000 people, the AARP said.
Annuity News
AIG sells a 20% ownership stake of Corebridge Financial to Nippon Life
AIG today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell approximately 120 million shares of its Corebridge common stock to .. Read More
Allianz focuses on accumulation market with new FIA
Allianz Life Insurance Co. recently added to its annuity shelf with the new accumulation-focused product, Allianz Accumulation A.. Read More
TruStage enhances Zone Income Annuity product
TruStage announced enhancements to its Zone Income Annuity underwritten by MEMBERS Life Insurance Company. 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
Former American Income agent surrenders license in phony life app flap
A Pennsylvania agent found to be selling fictitious life insurance policies is providing more ammunition for critics of Globe Li.. Read More
Powell (Fed) says his confidence in inflation easing "is not as high as it used to be."
The president of the United States Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, said Tuesday at an event held in Amsterdam that his confidenc.. Read More
Married roofing contractors indicted in Pueblo fraud scheme
PUEBLO, Colo.— A husband and wife have been indicted on 20 counts after a statewide grand jury found there was enough evidence t.. Read More
Senior fraud getting worse, says Rep. Kelly
The problem is widespread, say senior advocates, who welcome bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Older adults reporte.. Read More
Property and Casualty News
Alliance seeks public release of insurance data
An alliance of consumer and special interest organizations have petitioned insurance regulators for public release of some insur.. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Experts say Medicaid won’t solve America’s long-term care problem
Faced with providing affordable long-term care for a rapidly aging population, one expert says relying on Medicaid cannot be a s.. Read More