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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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- AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of A-CAP Group Members; Maintains Under Review with Negative Implications Status
by INNFeed on January 23, 2026 at 10:27 pmAM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B from B++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to“ bb+” from“ bbb” of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company and Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company. Both companies are collectively referred to as A-CAP Group. A-CAP Group is taking deliberate steps to rebuild and re-establish its brand presence in this... The post AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of A-CAP Group Members; Maintains Under Review with Negative Implications Status appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Md. A.G. Brown: Former DC Teacher to Serve One Year in Jail for Felony Insurance Theft Schemeby INNFeed on January 23, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:. The investigation was led by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Unit and the Maryland Insurance Administration. From October 16, 2017, through November 24, 2021, she submitted in excess of 100 fraudulent claims with fraudulent... The post Md. A.G. Brown: Former DC Teacher to Serve One Year in Jail for Felony Insurance Theft Scheme appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- ‘Baseless claims’: PacLife hits back at Kyle Busch in motion to dismiss suit
by John Hilton on January 23, 2026 at 4:07 pmPacific Life Insurance Co. responded Thursday to racing superstar Kyle Busch’s indexed universal life lawsuit, filing more than 1,000 pages worth of exhibits in a motion to dismiss. The post ‘Baseless claims’: PacLife hits back at Kyle Busch in motion to dismiss suit appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Melinda J. Wakefield
by INNFeed on January 23, 2026 at 1:27 pmShe was born April 28, 1948, in Harrison, Ohio, daughter of Walter S. Wakefield and Florence M. Johnston. After graduating from Miami University, Melinda had two full careers before retiring, first at Union Central Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati and then at the Disabled American Veterans national headquarters when it was in Cold Spring, Kentucky. The post Melinda J. Wakefield appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policiesby INNFeed on January 23, 2026 at 12:19 am
Pacific Life Insurance Company on Thursday asked a federal court to dismiss the $8.5 million lawsuit filed by NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife over policies the Buschs claim were sold to them under false and negligent representations as tax-free income for retirement. The filing in the Western District of North Carolina— the same court that just heard... The post Pacific Life seeks to dismiss Kyle Busch's $8.5M lawsuit over insurance policies appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
