National Underwriter Life & Health Magazine May 2013
Features
Mapping the PPACA world for agents and brokers
As PPACA's exchange open date rolls near, brokers wonder, "Will I actually get paid for this?"
Features
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How (and why) to bring better retirement planning to the worksite
It's a win-win for employers, employees and agents.
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America's mental health care crisis: A story in numbers
One in four adult Americans — nearly 58 million — experience a mental health disorder in any given year. How much of the overall cost burden is the insurance industry carrying?
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The Boston Marathon: One advisor's story
Financial advisor Jeff Breese returned from Boston with a medal for finishing the marathon — and with an acute awareness of the importance of what he does for a living.
Editor's Note
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Death and laughter at the Boston bombing
Sometimes, death is worth laughing at. The Boston Marathon bombing is not one of those times.
News
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NY doubles down on captives, private equity firm scrutiny
New York insurance regulators have the captives industry and private equity firms that own annuity companies under a microscope for their effect on financial solvency and stability and they fear policyholders may be left holding the bag.
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Treasury: Government nears end of SIFI process
The top Treasury overseer of financial institutions said Thursday night that the government “is nearing the end of the process” of designating which nonbanks, such as insurers, will be deemed systemically significant and therefore subject to federal regulation.
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LTCI carrier may have pulled back from some states
State Farm Insurance may have quietly pulled out of some state long-term care insurance (LTCI) markets.
Opinion
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Feedback: Letters to the editor
In the February Feedback section of National Underwriter Life &Health Michael Ross emailed Editor in Chief Bill Coffin about our November 2012 feature and subsequent SABEW award winner, The Complete ELNY Saga. The following is a letter we received in response to Mr. Ross’ email.
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Ripe for the picking
How producers and carriers need to wake up and see opportunities at their feet.
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The road to comprehensive tax reform
Is the administration’s proposal to cap retirement accounts a prelude to taxing the buildup inside life insurance policies?
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LTCI Watch: Claims
Why cede any ground whatsoever on paying clean claims smoothly and quickly?
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Time to boost retirement readiness at the worksite
As more boomers edge toward retirement, one question grows urgent: Are financial advisors meeting the needs of workers participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans?
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Roger Ebert (1942-2013)
The world's most famous film critic taught us more than how to like a movie: that life is never over until it's over.
Special Features
2013 Outlook As we move into a transition year, check out LifeHealthPro's conjectures for the life, annuities, health and disability markets.
100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas Whether you want ideas for referrals, generating leads or just listening to your clients better, we have the sales and marketing tips you need.
The Complete ELNY Saga For more than two decades, the Executive Life Insurance Company of New York (ELNY) has been bled for billions of dollars while languishing in a state-imposed purgatory.
Life Insurance A-Z This alphabetical-themed infographic will help your clients feel more comfortable discussing life insurance protection concepts.
2012 Advisor of the Year Through a very thorough nomination process we look to find a top producer who is a true cornerstone of a community.
Senior Survey 2011 In this special section, find out how seniors build their nest egg, make an estate plan, finance their health care and where they live.
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