Senate Report Reveals Tax Loopholes in Special Life Insurance Plans

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In an era when tax strategies of the rich and powerful are under increasing scrutiny, a recent Senate report featured in The Washington Post, has shone a stark light on the life insurance market — not for its widely acknowledged benefits, but for its exploitation as a tax shelter by America’s wealthiest. The traditional purposes of life insurance, including estate planning and providing non-taxable benefits to heirs, are well-understood. Yet, as the Senate Finance Committee revealed, a niche offering known as Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) propels these advantages into…

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New Louisiana Law Requires Insurers to Cover Smoking Cessation Treatments

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Louisiana has taken a bold step in promoting public health with a groundbreaking new law. According to this report, the aforementioned law mandates health insurance coverage for six months of smoking cessation treatment. Historically, the state has been lagging behind in terms of providing tobacco cessation treatments and removing barriers to accessing treatments. In its 2023 State of Tobacco Control report, the American Lung Association scored Louisiana an “F” in funding for tobacco prevention and cessation and a “D” in access to cessation services. What this law means for Louisianan…

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Veridion raises $6 million to finance their proprietary APIs’ to benefit insurance industry

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Veridion aims to “deepen” AI comprehension within the business landscape. The new-age data vendor is making the most of the AI (artificial intelligence) revolution and has announced the $6 million round financing and launch of their proprietary, self-service “Match & Enrich APIs”. Specializing in Firmographic Data, Veridion has specifically trained their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to understand the global business landscape, providing their clients – a number of which are high-profile insurtechs and insurance carrier – with the ability to access reliable data on 80 million businesses around the world.…

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Turkey to require proof of insurance from oil tankers

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This move is expected to add bite to the sanctions from the international community against Russia. Turkey has announced that it will begin requiring that oil tankers making their way through the Bosporus shipping strait must provide proof of insurance. This step could prove challenging to the massive crude exports coming from Russia. Ships carrying crude through that waterway will need to present an official insurer’s letter. The oil tanker proof of insurance will need to state that the insurer is willing to provide adequate coverage for that specific vessel,…

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Protecting Your Business: 3 Ways to Safeguard Your Company

Every industry is subject to specific regulations, runs different processes, and operates on varied morals and values. Yet, most companies are united by various risk factors that may impact their revenue, online security, reputation, and lifespan. New and experienced entrepreneurs can’t afford to ignore the threats to your business, as ignorance will not be bliss when facing a lawsuit, a substantial fine, or a cyberattack. Protect your business and read these three ways to safeguard your company. The tactics could be crucial to your company’s survival and success. 1. Purchase…

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