Custom indices are gaining in popularity as a means of helping clients meet their financial goals. Athene, a leading provider of fixed indexed annuities, is at the forefront of this trend with its ...

We have been hearing about the wonders that artificial intelligence may bring but we are only starting to understand the problems with using it. While many insurance professionals have started ...

Annuity sales are smashing all historic records as consumers flock to protection products. But game-changing federal regulation looms.

Editor’s Note: This is the third of a three-part series on the state-based insurance regulatory system. This month’s story takes a look at the National Council of Insurance Legislators and its niche ...

The success of a financial services firm often rests primarily on existing clients who refer friends and family. Especially in an uncertain economy, obtaining those referrals depends on retaining ...

Life insurance sales suffered greatly from several disruptions in the first quarter, posting sales losses across the board, Wink, Inc. reported today. Traditionally, life insurance sales struggle in ...

Mother Nature, inflation, and auto losses spur largest first quarter underwriting loss in 12 years for the property and ...

Indexed and multi-year guaranteed annuities set a sales record for annuity sales in the first quarter of 2023.

Advisors are slow to adopt digital transformation, despite investing more in it than other segments have. Unless they quickly embrace change, hard-won progress could stall.

As consumers grappled with financial challenges, most financial advisors surveyed said they increased their level of client engagement.

And that’s why we will continue to draw attention to New York state’s Regulation 187, which — as the data show — has been problematic for consumers looking for access and more choices. As was stated ...

Homeowners get discounts for some home safety measures. So, perhaps the insurance industry could be a catalyst for stricter ...