Advisors increasing tech use to better meet consumer demand
Consumers expect faster responses to their questions than they used to – something 92% of financial professionals agree on, according to a new LIMRA study. ... Read more
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Kevelighan taking reins at I.I.I. Aug. 8 as Dr. Bob Hartwig departs for academia
After many years, a leadership change is upon us at the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), as Dr. Robert Hartwig, an economist and president of the ... Read more
Zenefits reaches first settlement with state regulators as it works to rebuild its corporate culture
Zenefits reached its first of what could be many settlements with state regulators this week, agreeing to pay the state of Tennessee Department of Commerce ... Read more
Safest driving cities revealed as July Fourth – the deadliest day on roads – looms
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – For the first time ever, Brownsville, Texas, is the safest-driving city on Allstate’s 12th annual America’s Best Drivers Report®.i The report serves ... Read more
First-ever Short-Term Care event to coincide with next year’s Med Supp Summit set for April in Dallas
LOS ANGELES – The 9th annual National Medicare Supplement Summit – the Medigap insurance industry conference – will take place April 11-13, 2017, at the ... Read more
Danica Patrick: “Driving racecars is risky, not having life insurance is riskier”
ARLINGTON, Va.– Professional racecar driver Danica Patrick hopes she can motivate people to take a fresh look at their life insurance needs this fall when ... Read more
Americans show strong interest in financial solutions with opportunity for increasing income
MINNEAPOLIS – In order to help address the risks caused by inflation, many Americans are looking to financial products that not only provide guaranteed income ... Read more
MetLife U.S. retail life business rebranded as ‘Brighthouse Financial’
MetLife on Thursday announced it is rebranding its Charlotte-based U.S. retail life insurance business as “Brighthouse Financial,” the latest step in the insurer’s plan to ... Read more
Western & Southern Life introduces new Whole Life product
CINCINNATI — July 20, 2016 — Aiming to capitalize on a growing demand for whole life insurance, The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company (Western ... Read more
Final Expense premium increases 5% in 2015; 80% of policies sold by independents
WINDSOR, Conn. — Final expense life insurance sales increased 5% and policy count rose 4% in 2015 (compared to 2014 results), based on survey data ... Read more
