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A Senate committee agreed Wednesday that retirement security is a major crisis facing Americans, but disagreed on virtually every detail about the causes and potential solutions.
California could become the 45th state to adopt best-interest annuity sales rules if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the bill.
Several life insurers cited mortality improvements in the fourth quarter for helping to improve life insurance earnings at the end of 2023.
Wells Fargo tentatively settled another federal lawsuit over what plaintiffs are calling a stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) policy.
Jackson Financial executives touted the potential for Brooke Re, a wholly owned reinsurer established in January, while explaining a large fourth-quarter loss.
Coming off a monster annuity sales year, Athene executives discussed why they plan to keep winning despite brewing headwinds.
One of the biggest hurdles to setting long-term care rate review policy is how to fairly assess the increases, regulators say.
A panel of state insurance regulators is getting back to work on accelerated underwriting guidance for states to consider.
State insurance regulators are moving quickly to address and reserving held by life insurers involved in reinsurance transactions. Too quick for some.
A House committee revived debate over the Department of Labor fiduciary rule Thursday, leading to extended discussion on what is best for retirement savers.
Corebridge Financial reported a $1.3 billion loss in the fourth quarter as it nears full separation from American International Group.
American International Group is down to a 52% ownership stake in Corebridge Financial, its separated life and retirement division.
Support is growing among some state insurance regulators to tighten the rules for life insurers entering into reinsurance agreements.
An Army Reserve major who served as a financial counselor with the Army’s Casualty Assistance office and who has been accused of defrauding two dozen Gold Star families will go to trial in April.
Brighthouse Financial executives reported strong product developments and solid sales today, but the insurer’s Q4 financial numbers were not as rosy.
Apollo Global Management executives talked about the potential for a lot more from Athene today during a conference call with Wall Street Analysts on Apollo’s successful fourth-quarter earnings report.
Brookfield Asset Management executives are making big plans for the insurance assets it will control when its acquisition of American Equity closes soon.
A pair of Republican senators say a proposed rule to better regulate the use of artificial intelligence in financial services will end up stifling innovation instead.
KKR reported big fourth quarter earnings, thanks in large part to its insurance holding, Global Atlantic.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged during its most recent meeting, but annuity sellers are preparing for the cuts to come by adjusting rates.
