There’s nothing quite like a conference to bring together colleagues, peers and competitors aligned under a common goal – and to take the temperature of a sector. The recent International Life and Annuity Conference was an opportunity to do just that, with BILTIR CEO Suzanne Williams-Charles (pictured) highlighting that: “People are feeling optimistic about the … Read more
A reader asks: What’s the story with gold these days? My understanding is that in times of peril gold is where people go. In the most perilous times in the last ~5 years I feel like the price of gold really didn’t do anything. It wasn’t the hedge that most people associate with it. … Read more
Open enrollment for 2025 ACA (Affordable Care Act)-compliant health insurance is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the various changes that consumers should be aware of this fall. DACA recipients may be eligible to use the Marketplace DACA recipients are expected to be eligible to use the Marketplace for the first time, … Read more
One of the worst experiences for a homeowner is filing a home insurance claim only to be told it’s not covered. After years of paying premiums, the insurance company doesn’t deliver when it’s needed most. What a disappointment. This disconnect happens because we rarely take the time to review our home insurance policies each year. … Read more
For the past decade, I’ve written a lot about platforms, ecosystems, digital transformation and connected structures so, when someone asked me the other day what’s hot today, my answer narrowed down to AI, APIs, no-code and Quantum. Why? Because these areas are the most exciting today. But what’s hot tomorrow? I wrote a blog the … Read more