Banking, Finance, Insurance

The general membership of NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, approved the slate of candidates presented for its 2023 board of directors at the association’s annual meeting held recently in Santa Monica, Calif. Nominations were received from the membership at large, and candidates were vetted by the current board before being proposed during the association’s 14th annual Annuity Distribution Summit. By unanimous decision, six new members and two members re-elect will join forces with current leadership … Read more

iQuanti: In recent research conducted by LIMRA in 2022, a third of millennials now feel an increased need for life insurance. However, it’s important for young professionals to understand that employer-provided life insurance may not provide enough coverage for their needs.  Other options that might be more suitable include whole life, universal life, and term life … Read more

iQuanti: Whether you’re purchasing a life insurance policy or the beneficiary from someone else’s, you may have important questions about what role taxes play. This post will explore which aspects of life insurance are taxable and which aren’t.  Death Benefits are Tax-Free Most people get life insurance because they want to provide their loved ones … Read more

Many life insurers require applicants to undergo a medical exam before offering coverage because health is a significant factor in life expectancy. However, some policyholders may prefer to skip the medical exam since it can slow down the process of getting coverage. Fortunately, several life insurance policies can be obtained without a medical exam. This article … Read more

Mad Mobile Inc., a global leader in Connected Commerce and mobile payments for retailers and restaurants, announced today that they have raised $20 million in financing from Eastward Capital Partners. This capital infusion will accelerate further development of Mad Mobile’s unique technology platform for modern point-of-sale and payments and will fuel commercial market growth.  “Major … Read more

When property owners suffer property damage, the caring experts at Accuserve are equipped with the expertise and resources to efficiently and effectively restore the property to its pre-loss condition. Recently, Accuserve integrated three companies – AccuWin, CodeBlue, and MADSKY – to deliver a holistic repair solution. Together, these companies offer a full range of expert … Read more

BITPOINT Latam, with its origins from JFSA-licensed BITPOINT Japan, launched Japanese Weeks for its crypto users in Latin America, a period of education and commercial activities aimed at promoting the use, trading, and development of new cryptocurrency-based products in Latin America. According to the latest Chainalysis’ Global Adoption report, Latin America is one of the fastest-growing … Read more