Take a closer look at Premium Financed Life Insurance
This powerful policy-funding strategy for HNW clients is currently underutilized – which means there’s a big opportunity for advisors to step in and help.
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Allianz Life bolsters FIUL lineup with Allianz Life Pro+ Elite & Allianz Asset Pro+
New products bring increased flexibility to Allianz Life FIUL offerings, help address holistic planning needs.
Industry Briefs: A quick look at recent life and annuity news of note
Here’s a roundup of some of the news and events from a wide range of topics coming across the wires from life and health industry organizations and companies lately.
Massachusetts P&C agency hit with $2 million+ judgment for failing to advise on adequate limits
Recent jury verdict stemming from a 2010 fire incident proves a cautionary tale about the necessity of advising clients to secure adequate coverage.
9 worst scammers of 2017 named to Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame
An extensive (and expensive) list of perpetrators make up the “No Class of 2017” as determined by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.
World’s Best (budget-friendly) Places to Retire in 2018: Costa Rica takes top spot
Those approaching retirement without the funds to do so comfortably stateside may be interested in InternationalLiving.com’s recently released ranking of the “World’s Best Places to Retire.” IL also offers its “5 Most Affordable Retirement Havens” and “6 Top Retirement Spots where the Climate is Great.”
Scant details on Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase foray into health insurance leaves many questions
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase sent shockwaves through the health insurance industry on Tuesday by announcing that the three giant companies will partner on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees.
Insurtech Update: News from 5 startups looking to disrupt their markets
The latest developments at tech companies across the life & health and P&C spectrums – Lemonade, Haven Life, Ladder, Wellthie and Hippo – involve new funding, expansion plans, new offerings and more.
Top auto, home and renters carriers ranked based on user experience
A new Clearsurance ranking of the top auto, home and renters insurance carriers based entirely on policyholder feedback netted some strong results for USAA, which topped two of the categories and placed second in the other.
AMA study shows Alabama still has least-competitive health insurance market
A single health insurer has at least 50% market share in 43% of the nation's metropolitan areas, according to a new study by the American Medical Association.
