Americans Still Feeling the Sting of Inflation: Northwestern Mutual
A large new study released this week reveals inflation continues to sting in America, with significant numbers of U.S. adults saying elevated prices in the ... Read more
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LIMRA and LOMA Look to Give Financial Services Companies an ‘Industry Advantage’
New microlearning program helps educate employees on life insurance, annuity and workplace benefits industry trends. LIMRA and LOMA today officially launched Industry Advantage, an enterprise-wide ... Read more
Western & Southern acquires Fabric to accelerate digital expansion
Western & Southern Financial Group announced Jan. 12 it has acquired Fabric Technologies and its subsidiary, Fabric Insurance Agency LLC, which provide a digital life ... Read more
Employers eyeing health insurance surcharges for unvaccinated employees
Workers who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19 could soon be paying a surcharge for health insurance similar to those for tobacco use according to Mercer.
Direct-to-consumer channel drives slight increase in Q2 policy sales
Total U.S. individual life insurance new policy sales increased 2% in the second quarter 2020 but LIMRA says new annualized premium fell 5% from second quarter 2019.
Social Security benefits lose 34% of buying power since 2000, including 4% in past year
Medicare Part B premiums, out-of-pocket prescription drug costs have increased the most in past 18 years, according to latest “Social Security Loss of Buying Power” study.
Insurance: Destined for change by way of technology
Last year alone over $1.7 billion was invested in insurtech startups. There is significant momentum and interest around developing the next best thing, and each and every one of these startups brings a new idea to our industry. But how do they get to market?
Improving climate for life insurance: More people willing to recommend coverage to others
ARLINGTON, Va. and WINDSOR, Conn. – An increase in consumers willing to recommend life insurance to others contributes to a more positive climate for the ... Read more
