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News ReleaseNAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator Tool Helps Match Consumers with More Than $16 Billion in Lost and Unclaimed BenefitsSep. 3, 2026
The NAIC has announced that its Life Insurance Policy Locator tool has successfully helped consumers find over $16 billion in lost and unclaimed life insurance benefits since its launch in November 2016. This tool is especially useful for beneficiaries who may not know about their deceased loved one...
Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Request for Notice of Issuance of Insurance Policy (CM-921)
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a proposed change regarding the collection of information related to insurance policy issuance. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for everyone involved. They want to ensure that the information collec...
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Revised Amount of the Average Cost of a Health Insurance Policy
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has updated the average cost of a health insurance policy. This change affects individuals and families who may seek compensation for vaccine-related injuries. Insurance agents should be aware of this updated figure as it may impact claims and ...
Removal of Regulatory Overreach and Federal Crop Insurance Policy Provisions
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) has updated its rules regarding how it makes final decisions about crop insurance. This change affects how these decisions are viewed legally, ensuring they are not treated as broad laws that apply to everyone. Now, these decisions will only apply to the...