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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 Affirms Credit Ratings of Halyk-Life, JSC
by INNFeed on May 29, 2026 at 3:17 pmAM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb” of Halyk-Life, Life Insurance Subsidiary Company of the Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, JSC. An offsetting balance sheet strength factor is the material exposure to the high financial system risk in Kazakhstan. In 2024, the company reported a return on equity of 57%,... The post AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Halyk-Life, JSC appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Symetra Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiariesby INNFeed on May 29, 2026 at 2:59 pm
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of Symetra Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary, First Symetra National Life Insurance Company of New York, together referred to as Symetra Life Group. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of“ bbb+” of Symetra Life Group’ s parent, Symetra... The post AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Symetra Financial Corporation and Its Subsidiaries appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Park Avenue Life Insurance Companyby INNFeed on May 29, 2026 at 1:56 pm
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A++ and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ aa+” to Park Avenue Life Insurance Company. The ratings also reflect implicit support from PALIC’ s parent company, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. PALIC is not actively writing new business but the company is licensed in 48 states and the District of Columbia,... The post AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Park Avenue Life Insurance Company appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Nationwide reaches reinsurance agreement with MassMutual on UL policy block
by Press Release on May 29, 2026 at 12:46 pmNationwide has reached an agreement with MassMutual to reinsure a block of fixed universal life insurance policies, comprising more than 30,000 policyowners. The post Nationwide reaches reinsurance agreement with MassMutual on UL policy block appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
- Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Outlook on Philippines’ Non-Life Insurance Segment at Stableby INNFeed on May 29, 2026 at 12:00 am
In its new Best’ s Market Segment Report,“ Market Segment Outlook: Philippines Non-Life Insurance,” AM Best also takes note of the country’ s stabilised reinsurance capacity, the emergence of insurance pools to support underwriting capacity at the primary level, and a broadly supportive pricing environment. However, offsetting factors include macroeconomic... The post Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Outlook on Philippines’ Non-Life Insurance Segment at Stable appeared first on Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet.
