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The life insurance industrys assets are growing, but not as fast as in previous years.

While other mainstays of the insurance industry, including life insurance and general health insurance, are struggling for growth, a new study suggests that sales of critical illness policies purchased in anticipation of major health crises, such as cancer, are on the rise.

Insurance commissioners across the country are pushing for new rules to force insurers to give their members more options, a response to increasing pressure from consumers unsatisfied with the number of providers offered by plans sold on PPACA insurance marketplaces.

How can we lend our expertise when our customer objects to our enrollment recommendations? Here are five ideas.

Our annual Readers' Choice Awards features some familiar names, along with a few surprises.

There are many new challenges faced by brokers, which can be addressed by employing innovative strategies that will enable them to remain competitive, differentiate themselves, and thrive.