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A group of ex-Verizon employees filed the latest lawsuit challenging the efficacy of insurance companies managing pension funds.
State insurance regulators know what they want from the anti-government fervor inspired by the return of President Donald Trump: elimination of the Federal Insurance Office.
Connecticut Insurance Department regulators are busy unwinding the finances of PHL Variable Insurance Co. and its subsidiaries. The department agreed to answer a few questions about its efforts.
South Carolina became the second state this month to bar an Advantage Capital Partners-controlled life insurer from writing new business after Dec. 31.
Of all the issues the incoming 119th U.S. Congress has on its plate cryptocurrency might generate the swiftest action and biggest headlines.
UnitedHealth Group will pay $69 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by an employee alleging mismanagement of their 401(k) plan.
New legislation from Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., would reclassify and tax life insurance primarily used by the ultra-wealthy.
Despite nominating a moderate to head the Department of Labor, President-elect Donald Trump isn’t likely to be passionate about keeping the latest fiduciary rule around, analysts say.
Most of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of 2025. In particular, the estate tax exemption will return to pre-2017 levels. Will Congress act first?
Centene Corp. CEO Sarah London acknowledged “unprecedented times” Thursday morning as the healthcare giant held an abbreviated virtual investor day just days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed.
COVID-19 might seem like a distant memory but for life insurance executives lagging mortality rates remain a stubborn reminder.
The widow of a New York City man who committed suicide last summer by jumping off a building is suing three brokers and five companies for allegedly selling him improper annuities.
Police announced an arrest today in connection with the brazen midday shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in Manhattan.
After a strong third quarter that saw life insurance new premium rise 6%, LIMRA executives are ready to declare a fourth consecutive year of record-high new premium.
UnitedHealthcare and late CEO Brian Thompson are named in a new amended complaint alleging that executives sold stock while keeping a DOJ probe from investors.
Several California teacher lawsuits over in-plan annuity costs has been consolidated into one case involving rider fees.
Utah Insurance Commissioner Jonathan T. Pike signed an order Monday barring Sentinel Security Life Insurance Co. from writing new business in the state after Dec. 31.
Executives agreed during a risk appraisal forum at NAILBA 43 that future state-based regulations are sure to impact underwriting.
A small Mississippi life insurer offering the highest annuity rates in the 5-year MYGA market is drawing concerns over its financial condition.
Don’t expect the Trump team to prod Congress to tackle the looming Social Security problem anytime soon. If at all.
