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Medicare Advantage plans face pressure to be profitable, so carriers are shifting their focus to quality.
The outlook for health care in 2026 will be shaped by the events of 2025, with an environment of volatility and fissures in coverage that will ripple through all sectors of the health care system.
Life insurance sales are expected to level off, while interest in annuities will be greater than ever.
Lonniece McDonald wants to expose more people of color to the financial profession while helping students and underserved communities improve their financial literacy skills.
Insurance industry CEOs are positive, despite being challenged by implementing artificial intelligence and dealing with a shrinking workforce.
Many Americans will be pleasantly surprised during this year’s income tax filing season – 2026 is shaping up to deliver the largest average tax refunds on record.
The coming year will bring increased market volatility and a slowing in U.S. gross domestic product as the economy contends with a slackening labor market and the impact of tariffs.
President Donald Trump called on Congress to lower health care costs as he released a proposal he dubbed “The Great American Health Care Plan.”
Financial wellness is trending upward despite more workers saying they are stressed about the current economic climate.
Many Americans are ready to leave an economically turbulent 2025 behind and achieve greater financial goals in 2026.
How do employers engage and support “deskless” workers in their selection and use of workplace benefits?
The House passes a bill to give a three-year extension to Affordable Care Act marketplace enhanced subsidies.
The coming year will bring a shift in how health care premiums are paid, as well as the need for consumers to have a portfolio of health care products, including health insurance, direct primary care and telemedicine.
While UnitedHealth Care dominated health news headlines during 2025, excess mortality was the biggest health story of the year.
Private placement securities continue to offer insurers attractive opportunities to enhance portfolio income, according to a recent Conning report.
SECURE 2.0 introduced innovative provisions that allow plan sponsors to tailor benefits to meet diverse employee needs.
The life insurance industry must find new ways to reach young consumers in a world of short attention spans and increased dependence on social media influencers.
HSA and FSA users and non-users have some common attitudes and behaviors, said Heather Ruff, Visa senior account executive, health care and employee benefits.
The Idaho Department of Insurance Director described his state’s actions against unfair trade practices regarding Medicare Advantage plans, while the head of an agents’ association expressed her frustration.
Carriers must do a better job of educating advisors and consumers about long-term care riders on life insurance policies.
