by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, Medicare, news
The annuity industry is having a moment. After years of mixed opinions and confusion around how they work, annuities surged in popularity in recent years, with total U.S. sales reaching a record-high $434.1 billion in 2024—a 13% increase from 2023. This trend has...
by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, news
Regulators and actuaries are considering a data change to better account for a puzzling mortality degradation in individuals ages 80 and older. The Life Mortality Improvement Subgroup of the Mortality and Longevity Oversight Advisory Council wants to switch from...
by csgadmin | Jul 14, 2025 | Insurance Industry, Medicare, Medicare Supplement
When it comes to selling Medicare Supplement policies, commissions are the primary incentive for independent agents. But not all commission structures are created equal, and how commissions are calculated can significantly impact the agent’s earnings and the insurance...
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Annuities sales are incredibly strong, and a close look at market trends reveals yet more room to run. The promise that technology would change the annuity industry is an old story with more tales of potential than actual results. But the narrative is changing — so...
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Market volatility, recession fears, tariff uncertainties and other macroeconomic factors are driving many investors to rethink their long-term retirement and financial plans. Investors feel the pressure of rising living costs, taxes and inflation, and are reassessing...
by csgadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Insurance Industry, news
Health Care Service Corporation has announced a new HealthSpring brand that will launch with Medicare offerings later this year. HCSC said it acquired the HealthSpring brand as part of its acquisition of Medicare businesses earlier this year. In March, HCSC completed...
