Life Insurance And Annuities

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Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees

Limra estimates 86 million employees could have access to new insurance benefits within 2 years.

New tool helps define retirement income styles
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2022
New tool helps define retirement income styles

The Retirement Income Style Awareness profile matrix matches clients' preferences with financial solutions.

Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 20, 2022
Insurers talk big, spend small with diverse asset management firms

The largest American insurance companies have uneven track records with diversity when it comes to selecting asset managers.

Clients want advice about their Medicare options
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2022
Clients want advice about their Medicare options

Most advisers agree they should be providing health care advice, but they say they need better tools.

Open enrollment tip: Don't just go with the group life insurance, get individual as well
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 14, 2022
Open enrollment tip: Don't just go with the group life insurance, get individual as well

Bob Gaydos, CEO of Pendella, explains why employees need to focus on individual life insurance coverage.

Integrity extends summer buying spree with Heartland purchase
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 08, 2022
Integrity extends summer buying spree with Heartland purchase

Dallas-based Integrity is once again adding to its footprint with the the acquisition of Kansas City, Missouri-based Heartland.

Big change is coming for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 06, 2022
Big change is coming for 401(k)s

The move to provide guaranteed lifetime income products in defined-contribution plans will transform retirement planning.

Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits
RETIREMENT OPINION AUG 31, 2022
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits

While the current economy is causing uncertainty and jitters, it’s also encouraging participants to act more like institutional investors.

Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 31, 2022
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial

The two private investors are investing $20 million of additional capital in the commission-free insurance specialist.

Make the right initial Medicare decision
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2022
Make the right initial Medicare decision

As clients consider the different types of coverage, they need to ask the correct questions and observe sign-up deadlines.

Annuity sales smash records in final Q2 count: Limra
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 23, 2022
Annuity sales smash records in final Q2 count: Limra

Total U.S. annuity sales rose 16% to $79.4 billion in the second quarter, nearly the exact opposite of the S&P 500's return.

John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2022
John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe

The insurer will pay almost $21.6 million to consumers and their beneficiaries, along with $2.2 million to the New York State Medicaid program and a $2.5 million penalty to New York state.

Massachusetts slaps MassMutual unit with $250,000 fine
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 17, 2022
Massachusetts slaps MassMutual unit with $250,000 fine

Regulator says rep defrauded clients by saying variable annuities were commission free.

$1.4 billion team joins Commonwealth from Principal
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 16, 2022
$1.4 billion team joins Commonwealth from Principal

Strategic Financial Solutions has seven advisers and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing
RETIREMENT FINTECH AUG 11, 2022
Pair of adviser fintech startups pull in funding despite a decline in tech investing

Both Modern Life and Farther closed $15 million funding rounds, suggesting technology for advisers is still seen as an attractive opportunity.

Insurers to suppliers: Time to get with the DEI program
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 08, 2022
Insurers to suppliers: Time to get with the DEI program

As corporations strengthen efforts to diversify their cultures, employee population, recruiting, and community service, suppliers must realize that they are part of that values alignment, too.

Insurer Integrity adds $13 billion Gladstone to growing lineup
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 04, 2022
Insurer Integrity adds $13 billion Gladstone to growing lineup

The life insurance and wealth management company is making its second acquisition in a week by picking up advisory firm Gladstone.

Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2022
Latest crop of diversity programs hope to create wider, more welcoming points of entry

Goals include dismantling barriers and creating new ways to reach and invite women and minorities.

Integrity Marketing to acquire Annexus
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2022
Integrity Marketing to acquire Annexus

Ron Shurts, co-founder and CEO of Annexus, which develops annuities and other insurance products, will become a managing partner of Integrity.