The proposal, introduced by the Department of Banking and Insurance, calls for the adoption of the NAIC Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing Model Regulation #787, known within the industry as the XXX/AXXX Model Regulation. The move would bring uniformity and greater transparency to reserve financing, an area that has historically presented regulatory challenges.
Loyalty additions are paid as a one-time benefit in some policies in lieu of a simple reversionary bonus (SRB). The main difference is that, unlike the simple reversionary bonus, which becomes a part of the policy benefits as and when it is declared, loyalty additions shall be available to the policyholder only at the time of exit from the policy….
The lawsuit claims Penn Mutual agents promoted “tax-advantage strategies” tied to life insurance and related products, which were ultimately “shams” with benefits described as “illusory and/or illegal.” Policyholders allegedly suffered financial losses through premium payments, loan interest, and other costs, while agents profited from commissions, bonuses, and fees. Source link
Charlie Worsham, NICB’s regional director in the Southeast region, said spring weather systems can result in catastrophic weather events like the tornados, thunderstorms, and wildfires seen across Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio, the Tennessee Valleys, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. He warned that some contractors may promise help, ask for the assignment of benefits, and after being paid,…
In parallel with the product launch, Westfield announced a $750,000 donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) to support flood recovery and mitigation efforts. The contribution includes $500,000 for national recovery initiatives and $250,000 directed to CDP’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Fund, which addresses flood-related needs during hurricane season. Source link
