Tuesday, January 14, 2014

AIG, ING Push The Branding Envelope


AIG, ING Push The Branding Envelope

Two major insurance holding companies — American International Group (AIG) and ING U.S. — are pushing the branding envelope with new or revitalized identities...




Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Private LTCi: A Narrower Or Broader Future?


Private LTCi: A Narrower Or Broader Future?

The long-term care insurance (LTCi) industry, which has suffered recently with carriers leaving, scaling back coverage and raising premiums, is at a “critical crossroad” regarding its role in the future of the nation’s long-term care policy...




Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Advisors List Their Resolutions For 2014


Advisors List Their Resolutions For 2014

Advisors’ top resolutions for 2014 include increasing referrals from current clients (85 percent), boosting their office efficiency (67 percent), integrating technology (59 percent), meeting influential industry experts (59 percent) and being more selective about taking on new clients (48 percent), according to a poll...




Tuesday, December 24, 2013

The Big Deadline For Coverage Is March 31


The Big Deadline For Coverage Is March 31

Confusion about Affordable Care Act deadlines is rampant, but a U.S. expert says the big deadline is March 31, the day all should have health insurance...




Tuesday, December 17, 2013

House Panel Report Critical Of ACA Navigators


House Panel Report Critical Of ACA Navigators

A Republican-led U.S. House panel released documents accusing Affordable Care Act navigators of many errors and putting private information at risk...




Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Where's The Holiday For Life Insurance?


Where's The Holiday For Life Insurance?

The nation has emerged from the traditional long Thanksgiving weekend, the eight days of Hanukkah are winding to a close and Christmas decorations are going up. But all life insurance policies get is the equivalent of a big, fat “no, thanks.”...