Industry News
Surviving the Silver Tsunami: The Need for Professional Guidance and Solutions
The “Silver Tsunami” is more than just a demographic shift; it’s a powerful wave of change poised to redefine retirement in America. With an estimated 20% of the U.S. population...
The Trump health care policy red and blue states are embracing
Trump issued those broadsides to explain why he didn’t support an extension of government subsidies that made Obamacare plans more affordable for millions. Those subsidies have...
Most Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Plan Terminations in 2025 Have Robust Medicare Advantage Options in 2026
Despite concerns raised by the industry, the Medicare Advantage market remains robust in terms of enrollment, plan choice, and extra benefits. Enrollment in Medicare...
Why Agent Retention Is the Real Growth Strategy
If you started in insurance four years ago, industry statistics suggest there’s only a 15% chance you’re still in the business today. That’s the default state of our industry — a...
Elevance ‘Surprised and Disappointed’ By CMS Medicare Advantage Sanction Threat: CFO
Elevance said it was “surprised and disappointed” by a recent CMS sanction threat, which would suspend enrollment in Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, CFO Mark...
Dr. Oz says Obamacare enrollment may be ‘too high’
Although Obamacare sign-ups have fallen significantly this year over skyrocketing monthly premiums, Dr. Mehmet Oz believes enrollment is still too high. Oz, the Trump...
CMS Announces Wide-Ranging Fraud Crackdown
Key Takeaways: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) deferred $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funds to Minnesota over program integrity concerns. CMS will impose...
Innovation, Regulation, and Trust: The Road Ahead for Indexed Products
Indexed universal life (IUL) and fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) have traveled a long road. What started as niche products built to balance safety with growth potential has now...
Analyzing Changes in Medicare Part D Enrollment for 2026
For people with Medicare, the Medicare Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit is provided by private plans, either Medicare Advantage plans that offer Part D drug coverage...
IUL Illustration Complication: Helping Clients See Past the Hype
Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance has surged in popularity over the past decade, but regulators warn that the way these products are illustrated often sets clients up with...