Sept. 7, 2023
Â鶹´«Ã½ Members Address Financial Education Gap, Other Long-Term Insurance Challenges
At the 2023 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference in Hamilton, Bermuda, Â鶹´«Ã½ (Â鶹´«Ã½) President-Elect and Connecticut Department of Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais and Massachusetts Division of Insurance Commissioner Gary D. Anderson discussed the opportunities and challenges of regulating long-term insurance and reinsurance. Specifically, the commissioners covered issues such as the importance of financial education in developing a strong life insurance market, potential coverage gaps, and the increase in private equity ownership in insurance.
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