INSURASALES

House Passes Tax Reform Bill Extending Key Provisions for Insurance Agencies

The House approved a tax reform bill making permanent key 2017 TCJA deductions important to independent insurance agencies, including an increased Section 199A income deduction rate.

Advisor Jeffrey Cutter Appeals SEC Case Ruling on Insurance Commission Disclosures

Jeffrey Cutter appeals SEC ruling on insurance commission disclosure, challenging regulatory requirements under the Investment Advisers Act and McCarran-Ferguson Act limitations.

US Personal Lines Return to Underwriting Profitability in 2024 Driven by Rate Increases and Claims Moderation

Fitch Ratings reports improved underwriting profitability in US personal lines for 2024, fueled by claims severity moderation, steady frequency, and premium rate hikes. Insights into market performance and trends.

NOAA Forecasts Active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season with 13-19 Named Storms

NOAA predicts an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with 13-19 named storms. Key insights on preparedness, insurance impacts, and climate factors.

Jury Awards $80M in Wrongful Death Case Involving Unlicensed Driver

Texas jury awards $80 million in wrongful death lawsuit after unlicensed driver causes fatal crash, highlighting legal and insurance liabilities in youth driving incidents.

Insurance Assets Under Management by Third Parties Hit $4.5 Trillion in 2024

Third-party managed insurance assets reach $4.5 trillion in 2024, driven by strong growth in fixed income and private asset investments. Key managers and consultants detailed.

Majority of Younger Americans Prioritize Wealth Over Insurance Protection

Northwestern Mutual study reveals younger Americans focus more on wealth building than life and disability insurance, highlighting a gap in risk protection awareness and advisor engagement.

CMS Intensifies Medicare Advantage Audits, LTC Research Highlights, and Nursing Home Compliance Issues

CMS escalates Medicare Advantage audits targeting upcoding and overpayments; research shows benefits of closer heart failure patient monitoring to reduce rehospitalizations; federal probe into nursing home COVID policies; nursing home financial fraud uncovered.

Medicare and Medicaid Funding Cuts Threaten Care for Aging U.S. Population

Explore the implications of proposed Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts on older adults and underserved communities, highlighting the role of nursing leaders and the aging U.S. population's healthcare needs.

CMS Expands Medicare Advantage Audits Impacting Major Health Insurers

CMS expands Medicare Advantage audits from 2018-2024, intensifying compliance demands and financial scrutiny for major health insurers like UnitedHealth, CVS, and Humana.