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Benefits of Using an IRA to Fund LTC Insurance
It has long been true that utilizing IRA’s to fund specific financial planning objectives is a popular strategy. However, you may not be aware that you can do a lump sum transfer from an IRA to fund an LTC contract, […]
Emphasize the Tax Implications of Self Funding LTC
Undoubtedly, there are clients with enough assets to pay for care should they need it later in life. That said, this may be one of those instances where just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Simply transferring this risk […]
Try SPWL for Inheritable Assets
Many seniors have set aside a portion of their assets for safe keeping with the sole intention of leaving it to their loved ones ( children, grandchildren, etc.). We are suggesting that you consider SPWL. It is underwritten by a […]
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- Retirement Tax Worries on the Rise Among Americans, Allianz Life Study Finds
by INNFeed on March 24, 2026 at 2:35 pmAs Tax Day approaches, Americans are increasingly worried about the effect of taxes on their long-term finances in retirement, according to the Q1 2026 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. The increase is largely driven by Generation X. More than three... The post Retirement Tax Worries on the Rise Among Americans, Allianz Life Study Finds appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Lincoln Financial Recognized for Leadership in the Advancement of Long-Term Care Planningby INNFeed on March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Lincoln Financial has been recognized by industry peers at the 2026 Intercompany Long-Term Care Insurance Conference for its longstanding leadership and innovation in the hybrid life/long-term care insurance market. “Being recognized at ILTCI is a meaningful honor and a reflection of the deep responsibility we feel to the families who rely on long-term... The post Lincoln Financial Recognized for Leadership in the Advancement of Long-Term Care Planning appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on UK Non-Life Insurance Segment Despite Elevated Geopolitical Risksby INNFeed on March 24, 2026 at 7:00 am
AM Best believes that this could benefit the U.K. non-life insurance sector should there be a corresponding decline in claims inflation. Dale Kirby, senior financial analyst at AM Best and one of the outlook's authors, added,“ The overall profitability of U.K. insurers has benefitted considerably from the elevated interest rate environment witnessed since... The post Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on UK Non-Life Insurance Segment Despite Elevated Geopolitical Risks appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Murray Giles Hulseby INNFeed on March 21, 2026 at 10:56 am
Murray Giles Hulse died peacefully in Charlottesville on February 1, 2026, with family singing to him at his bedside. Murray was born in Elizabeth, NJ, to Stewart Harding Hulse and Katharine Jones Hulse on November 12, 1934. Soon after college graduation he began a career with Aetna Life Insurance Company that took him to Michigan, where he and his former wife... The post Murray Giles Hulse appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- New individual life premium hits record-setting $17.5B in 2025
by Press Release on March 20, 2026 at 3:03 pmTotal new annualized premium exceeded $17.5 billion in 2025, up 10% year over year, according to LIMRA’s individual life insurance sales survey. The post New individual life premium hits record-setting $17.5B in 2025 appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
