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Gen X, Millennials likely to support aging parents… but aren’t planning for it
Gen X, Millennials likely to support aging parents… but aren’t planning for it

New research from AgeUp reveals a majority of Millennials and Gen Xers expect to financially support their parents in their old age, but few are planning for it today. Developed by Haven Life Insurance Agency and issued by MassMutual, AgeUp...

Posted: Feb 13, 2020

New 2020 Medigap Cost Comparison study focuses on Plan G
New 2020 Medigap Cost Comparison study focuses on Plan G

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance just completed its 2020 Medigap Cost Comparison for those turning 65, and it reveals an important finding that has real significance for insurance agents marketing Med Supps. “With...

Posted: Feb 11, 2020

1 in 4 adults can’t name a single life insurer?
1 in 4 adults can’t name a single life insurer?

A new LIMRA study finds 1 in 4 adult Americans cannot name a single company that sells life insurance and a majority (56%) are unable to name three life insurance companies.

Posted: Feb 06, 2020

Agent Pipeline joins forces with Integrity Marketing Group
Agent Pipeline joins forces with Integrity Marketing Group

Integrity Marketing Group, LLC, the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, recently announced the acquisition of Agent Pipeline, Inc. As part of the transaction, Agent Pipeline’s founder, Larry Kimbl...

Posted: Feb 03, 2020

Most life insurance beneficiaries not ready to collect, NAIC finds
Most life insurance beneficiaries not ready to collect, NAIC finds

Millennials and Gen Z least prepared, putting millions of dollars worth of benefits at risk of going unclaimed, insurance commissioners find in new survey. The post

Posted: Jan 29, 2020

Why agents don’t make more sales
Why agents don’t make more sales

One mistake agents often make is defining their role too narrowly as being a salesperson. It can also be the reason they don’t close more deals. The post

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

Why agents don’t make more sales
Why agents don’t make more sales

One mistake agents often make is defining their role too narrowly as being a salesperson. It can also be the reason they don’t close more deals. The post

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

Complexities in MA options discourage seniors from comparing plans
Complexities in MA options discourage seniors from comparing plans

Many seniors miss out on savings and benefits because they are confused about how to shop for Medicare Advantage plans, says Ensurem CEO Dave Rich. The post

Posted: Jan 22, 2020

Complexities in MA options discourage seniors from comparing plans
Complexities in MA options discourage seniors from comparing plans

Many seniors miss out on savings and benefits because they are confused about how to shop for Medicare Advantage plans, says Ensurem CEO Dave Rich. The post

Posted: Jan 22, 2020

Insurify expands into life insurance
Insurify expands into life insurance

With over $10 billion of insurance coverage sold since 2016, leading insurtech car insurance startup aims to become the one-stop-shop comparison platform for car, home and life insurance. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2020

Insurify expands into life insurance
Insurify expands into life insurance

With over $10 billion of insurance coverage sold since 2016, leading insurtech car insurance startup aims to become the one-stop-shop comparison platform for car, home and life insurance. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2020

Real-time health record access goal of new John Hancock initiative to transform life purchase process
Real-time health record access goal of new John Hancock initiative to transform life purchase proces...

Strategic partnership with health data platform Human API looks to provide a simple, digital way for consumers to share access to their electronic health records. The post

Posted: Jan 16, 2020

Real-time health record access goal of new John Hancock initiative to transform life purchase process
Real-time health record access goal of new John Hancock initiative to transform life purchase proces...

Strategic partnership with health data platform Human API looks to provide a simple, digital way for consumers to share access to their electronic health records. The post

Posted: Jan 16, 2020

Comparison shopping can save Med Supp enrollees more than $1,000 per year
Comparison shopping can save Med Supp enrollees more than $1,000 per year

A new analysis of Plans F, G and N from eHealth shows that finding the lowest-price Medicare Supplement plan available can pay big dividends. The post

Posted: Jan 14, 2020

Comparison shopping can save Med Supp enrollees more than $1,000 per year
Comparison shopping can save Med Supp enrollees more than $1,000 per year

A new analysis of Plans F, G and N from eHealth shows that finding the lowest-price Medicare Supplement plan available can pay big dividends. The post

Posted: Jan 14, 2020

HealthSherpa enrolls over 1 million Americans during Open Enrollment Period
HealthSherpa enrolls over 1 million Americans during Open Enrollment Period

Company says its ACA health insurance enrollments more than doubled compared to 2019. The post HealthS...

Posted: Jan 09, 2020

HealthSherpa enrolls over 1 million Americans during Open Enrollment Period
HealthSherpa enrolls over 1 million Americans during Open Enrollment Period

Company says its ACA health insurance enrollments more than doubled compared to 2019. The post HealthS...

Posted: Jan 09, 2020

Role of Sales Reps growing in relevance to brokers, survey finds
Role of Sales Reps growing in relevance to brokers, survey finds

LIMRA-OneAmerica findings reveal five-year climb in value of relationships between carrier sales representatives and employee benefits brokers. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2020

Role of Sales Reps growing in relevance to brokers, survey finds
Role of Sales Reps growing in relevance to brokers, survey finds

LIMRA-OneAmerica findings reveal five-year climb in value of relationships between carrier sales representatives and employee benefits brokers. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2020

NAIC committee approves revised suitability in annuity transactions model regulation
NAIC committee approves revised suitability in annuity transactions model regulation

Proposed suitability model revision would provide enhanced consumer protections requiring those selling annuities to act in the best interest of the consumer, and to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The post

Posted: Dec 31, 2019

NAIC committee approves revised suitability in annuity transactions model regulation
NAIC committee approves revised suitability in annuity transactions model regulation

Proposed suitability model revision would provide enhanced consumer protections requiring those selling annuities to act in the best interest of the consumer, and to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The post

Posted: Dec 31, 2019

New life insurer using data and AI to reward those who ‘live healthy’
New life insurer using data and AI to reward those who ‘live healthy’

Sproutt Insurance launches with backing from Guardian Life. The post New life insurer using data and A...

Posted: Dec 24, 2019

Medicare premiums taking one of biggest jumps in years says Senior Citizens League
Medicare premiums taking one of biggest jumps in years says Senior Citizens League

While the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will increase benefits by 1.6% in 2020, Medicare Part B premiums are climbing by 6.7%, more than four times faster. The post

Posted: Dec 19, 2019