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John Hilton

InsuranceNewsNet Senior Editor John Hilton has covered business and other beats in more than 20 years of daily journalism. John may be reached at john.hilton@innfeedback.com. Follow him on Twitter @INNJohnH.

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Equitable, Corebridge steam toward merger with strong Q3 annuity sales

The “new Equitable” is expected to debut in early 2027 as regulatory approvals are anticipated by the end of the year, executives said.

October 30, 2026
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NAIC adopts AG 55 guidance for reinsurance reserve reporting

State insurance regulators adopted guidance and reporting templates Thursday for a new reinsurance reserve disclosure framework.

October 27, 2026
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South Carolina, Atlantic Coast mediation fails to resolve reserving dispute

A mediation hearing held Friday failed to resolve the disagreement between South Carolina regulators and Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.

October 23, 2026
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Kraft Heinz, Aramark sue UnitedHealth over ‘bogus’ health claims

Six major employers, including Aramark and Kraft Heinz, allege that UnitedHealth Group mismanaged their employer plans.

October 22, 2026
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Agents often missing from the loop on life, LTC insurance rate increases

Advocates are pushing for a regulation requiring insurers to notify the agent/advisor of record before premium is raised on an in-force policy.

October 16, 2026
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Virginia orders Atlantic Coast Life to halt new business Nov. 1

Virginia became the third state to address growing concerns about Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.’s financial health.

October 13, 2026
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UnitedHealth beats Q3 expectations, hikes 2026 guidance

UnitedHealth Group raised its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast for the third time this year after reporting strong Q3 results.

October 12, 2026
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Insurer proposes $1.1M deal to resolve CA teachers’ annuity fee lawsuit

California public-school employees are accepting a $1.1 million settlement over what they claim are improper annuity rider fees.

October 12, 2026
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IMOs get frustrated with slow carrier adoption of faster technology

Annuity sales remain hot, but some IMOs are growing impatient with carrier partners they say are moving too slowly on technology.

October 2, 2026
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Florida suspends Atlantic Coast Life from writing policies in the state

Florida insurance regulators immediately suspended Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.’s authority to operate in the state.

October 1, 2026

Risk-control index innovation grows as regulators scrutinize complexity

The indices underpinning popular life insurance and annuity products are in transition. Will innovations satisfy regulators as well as consumers?

September 30, 2026
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Trust emerges as key battleground for distribution, LIMRA panel agrees

The need for trusted advice is growing as demographic, economic and technological changes reshape the market, panelists agreed.

September 30, 2026
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Metabolic health emerges as new opportunity for life insurers

An industry focus on treating metabolic health and reduce obesity and related disease will benefit insurers, a LIMRA panel said.

September 29, 2026
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Panel: Insurers need to rethink products, distribution to close protection gap

Life insurers must rethink how they reach consumers, develop financial advisers and design products, a LIMRA panel agreed.

September 28, 2026
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Life insurance distribution: Bigger isn’t better unless you make it work

Industry consolidation is entering a new phase as companies shift focus from acquiring businesses to investing in what they have.

September 28, 2026
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Booming sales, big challenges bolsters attendance at LIMRA annual

While life insurance and annuity sales are both at or near record highs, the industry still faces many challenges, LIMRA CEO David Levenson said.

September 23, 2026
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AM Best downgrades A-Cap insurers amid financial and regulatory troubles

AM Best has downgraded the financial strength ratings of two Advantage Capital Group insurers, citing deteriorating capital and other issues.

September 22, 2026
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Judge: Class action against State Farm over PHL life policies can proceed

Fourteen plaintiffs are suing State Farm and “associates,” alleging that the defendants had a duty to inform them of PHL Variable’s financial troubles.

September 18, 2026
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A-Cap strikes back with lawsuit accusing SC regulators of sloppy process, leaking secrets

In its own 32-page lawsuit, the A-Cap insurers accuse Wise of a prolonged and failed campaign to punish the companies.

September 17, 2026
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A-Cap insurers face new takeover push in South Carolina

South Carolina insurance regulators are taking another shot at placing two Advantage Capital Partners-owned insurers into rehabilitation.

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