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ICYMI: Check out an exclusive INN Interview with Bryan Hodgens, LIMRA's new director of research. Booming annuity sales was a hot topic.
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Bryan Hodgens recently joined John Hilton, senior editor for InsuranceNewsNet, for a discussion of his new role as head of LIMRA research.
Medicare agents provide valuable service and advice to their clients. So why would anyone expect them to work for free? Read more about how health agents are fighting for their Part D prescription drug plan commissions.
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Medicare agents are fighting back against the recent decision by some health plans to discontinue paying commissions on Medicare Part D plans.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Project 2025 and the upcoming elections. What would they mean for health care?
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Abortion, Medicaid, Medicare, the Inflation Reduction Act and LGBTQ+ protections could be impacted.
Greg Lindberg is facing 30 years in prison and a $524 million court judgment. Does the punishment fit the crime?
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Troubled financier Greg Lindberg's bad year got worse Monday when a federal appeals court upheld a $524 million judgment against him.
There is much jockeying at the top of the LIMRA annuity sales rankings. Check out the leaderboard.
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Athene Life & Annuity remained king of the annuity sales mountain during the first half of 2024, but their pursuers are more numerous and closing the gap.
Bryan Hodgens, new head of the research department at LIMRA/LOMA, recently discussed how life insurance and annuity data is evolving.
https://innmb.com/3Z3biZE
Bryan Hodgens recently joined John Hilton, senior editor for InsuranceNewsNet, for a discussion of his new role as head of LIMRA research.
Life insurance can be an integral part of planning for senior citizens.
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Life insurance can serve as a valuable part of a retirement plan, beyond paying a death benefit.
More than half of all life insurance sales are done through the independent channel. So what is happening there?
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As the number of independent advisors has grown, the influence of intermediaries has grown as well.
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill that would up costing you $16 million? A Connecticut man did.
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#$16MLostPolicies
A federal appeals court gave a partial win to a Connecticut man claiming that AXA Equitable allowed his life insurance policies to lapse without any payment reminder.
What could bring annuity sales down? Not much, it seems.
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Sales for all annuities climbed nearly 4% compared to the previous quarter, according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report.
Interest rates are coming down. Do you buy Powell's justification?
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed what the financial markets and monetary policy watchers were expecting in a speech Friday: interest rate cuts are coming.
AuguStar is rounding out its product lineup with a new IUL. How does it compare?
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AuguStar Life continues to round out its product lineup with a new indexed universal life offering.
Will the fiduciary rule still be a thing in 2025? It will likely depend on who is heading the administration.
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While likely not a top issue for them, either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will likely end up deciding the fate of the DOL effort to extend fiduciary duty.
Today’s Social Security benefits replace about 42% of an average wage earner's income.
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Social Security was never intended to be the only source of income after retirement.
Is “green” life insurance the next frontier for insurers?
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With so much consumer interest in healthy living and sustainability, will the life insurance industry begin to offer “green” life insurance?
Advisor Alex Chan is forging his own path as a first-generation American.
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Alex Chan helps his clients plan and protect multiple generations of their families.
High interest rates are cutting into whole life sales. What's next for the life insurance market?
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New life insurance premium declined 1% during the first half, and the total number of policies sold was level with 2023, LIMRA reports.
Insurance companies and consumer advocates have wildly different opinions on illustrations used to sell life insurance and annuities.
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State regulators hosted a panel looking into life insurance and annuity illustrations for flaws that can be corrected.
The Amazon-led shifts in consumer behavior is hitting insurance.
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Amazon has influenced nearly all our transactions - including shopping for insurance.
Fake accounts, consumer indifference, "junk" insurance: Read the disturbing allegations of financial misconduct at Fifth Third Bank.
https://innmb.com/4csXiex
Regulators blasted the bank for selling millions of dollars of “junk” insurance and said “aggressive sales” culture led to bogus accounts.
Life insurance underwriting is improving. This study looks at some reasons why.
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Data used from 50 million respondents from 2018-2022
Insurers who want to reach Gen Z must up their social media game while delivering a tailored experience.
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Insurers who want to reach this age group must up their social media game while delivering an experience that meets the needs of these young adults.
Insurance regulators say that more LTC insurers are needed in the market. A new rate review process can help.
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Long-term care insurance rate hike requests represent a longstanding headache for state insurance regulators who desire consistency.
Does the insurance industry need a bigger focus on proxy discrimination? Some people think so.
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Regulators hosted a lengthy debate on proxy discrimination's meaning and cultural significance. Proxy discrimination occurs when a facially neutral trait is used as a stand-in for a prohibited trait.
Are you maintaining a personal touch with clients? It could make the difference.
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Insurers must adapt and evolve to meet policyholder’s changing needs and expectations.
What impact could xlimate change have on retirement savings? Many future retirees want to know.
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Many Americans appear to have another financial risk to worry about: The negative effect that extreme weather could have on their financial future.
How is retirement like a game of rugby? Campbell Gerrish explains in the August issue of InsuranceNewsNet magazine.
https://innmb.com/3WK0Q6y
How one advisor teaches clients to approach retirement with optimism and joy instead of fear and dread.
Annuity sales are crushing longstanding records. So what the heck is going on?
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Sales of annuities, once largely disparaged, have been off the charts for the last several years. What's behind this explosion?
National Financial Awareness Day: Annuitants are showing strong financial awareness by not surrendering their annuities during the penalty phase.
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A fresh study shows that annuitants are generally not surrendering their contracts prior to the surrender charge period.
Lincoln wins court appeal on premium paid early. Does the ruling make sense?
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A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Lincoln does not have to return a pro-rated share of annual life insurance premium fully paid before the policyholder's death.
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