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Individual Disability Rejection Rate Looks Higher: Milliman
By Allison BellThe percentage of applicants getting an 'issued other' decision might be falling.
November 27, 2019
AmeriLife to Distribute Tumor DNA Testing ServiceAmeriLife has about 140,000 agents in its distribution network.
November 26, 2019
Ranking the 11 Largest HSA Providers: MorningstarThe providers were ranked in 2 areas: as a spending account to cover present costs, and as an investment account to save for future expenses.
November 26, 2019
Wash. State Continues Public LTCI Effort, in Spite of Ballot Measure ResultsThe state's voters rejected the idea of paying a tax on wages to fund the program.
November 26, 2019
Social Security Adds Hurdle for Missouri Disability ClaimantsThe shift could hurt any of your clients who lose the ability to earn a paycheck.
November 26, 2019
Clients Want You to Help Them Through a Recession: MDRT SurveyMany survey participants said talking to people like you makes them feel more confident.
November 26, 2019
Securian to Acquire Benefits FirmSecurian is emphasizing its role as a writer of group life, AD&D and accident insurance.
November 25, 2019
Guilt, Control Issues Can Keep Clients From Using LTC PoliciesGetting clients with long-term care insurance to use it can be tricky. Here's how one advisor handles it.