7 in 10 Americans stressed over holiday spending, study finds
Increased spending and higher credit card balances and making 7 in 10 Americans stressed about their finances this holiday season.
Ryan W. Neal
DPL hits $2B in commission-free annuity sales driven by fiduciary advisors
The increasing prevalence of fiduciary business models among financial advisors is proving to be a tailwind for commission-free annuities.
Congress extends National Flood Insurance Program to February
The federal government funding bill passed by the Senate Wednesday extends funding of the National Flood Insurance Program without any reforms until early next year.
National Flood Insurance Program nears Nov. 17 expiration
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire later this month and requires Congressional reauthorization.
Athene sets record quarter in Q3 with $872M earnings
Athene reported earnings of $872 million in the third quarter, a record quarter and a 36% improvement on the same period last year.
Digital-friendly life, annuity providers lead in satisfaction study
Life insurance and annuity providers using digital technology to interact with customers are receiving higher survey satisfaction scores.
Allstate earnings rebound thanks to property-liability premium hike
Allstate Corp. rebounded from a challenging second quarter to post a profit that beat Wall Street expectations.
Retirement, wealth businesses help offset Equitable’s Q3 challenges
Success in Equitable Holdings Inc.’s retirement and wealth management businesses helped offset Q3 challenges in asset management.
Though risk increases, flood insurance purchases lag
Among residents who live in a 100-year flood zone, only about one-third have purchased flood insurance, according to a recent study.
Social Security payments to rise 3.2% in 2024
Social Security recipients will see a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024, down from the 8.7% increase in 2023.
