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CMS: No plans to eliminate Medicare brokers

6 hours ago Washington Wire No comments.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not plan to eliminate Medicare brokers or limit their ability to assist people in obtaining coverage.

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10 hours ago
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VUL sales are a bright spot in the life insurance industry. (This image was created with AI)

VUL sales skyrocket in Q1, signaling major market shift

According to first-quarter sales numbers from Wink, Inc., clients are embracing the flexibility offered by variable universal life.

14 hours ago
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The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter. (This image was created with AI)

S&P Global analysis: Why P&C insurer profitability surged in Q1 2026

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2026.

14 hours ago

Reframing retirement income for greater certainty

A meaningful shift is underway among Americans approaching retirement.

June 8, 2026
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Sixty percent of the executives who responded to PwC’s survey said the speed of AI technology adoption and scaling drives growth. (This image was created with AI)

PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage

Those leaders who turn AI risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, a PwC executive says.

June 8, 2026
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Many people are now living around 10 to 15 years longer than before, but haven't prepared for it financially.

Living longer, retiring poorer: Why fragmented systems are failing Americans

Americans are now living around 10 to 15 years longer than before, but many still haven’t adopted financial planning to match that longevity.

June 8, 2026

The opportunity in the bottom half of the K-shaped economy

The K-shaped economy narrows in on a reality that life insurers can no longer afford to treat as secondary.

June 8, 2026

Turning 26 creates health care challenges for Americans

Turning 26 forces many young adults into one of the first major financial decisions they’ve ever had to make entirely on their own.

June 5, 2026

Strategy is not a framework

What the best insurance teams understand about executing technology.

June 5, 2026
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Artificial intelligence was thought to be a tool to reduce healthcare costs. That might not be true right now. (This image was created with AI)

How AI is moving health-care costs in the wrong direction

Although AI was expected to reduce costs in health care, emerging evidence suggests that it may be increasing spending for many payers.

June 4, 2026

How PEPs compare with traditional 401(k)s

How pooled employer plans compare with traditional single-employer 401(k)s. 

June 4, 2026
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Common reasons for retiring earlier than anticipated include health issues that prevent performing the job, an unexpected job loss, and being financially ready earlier than expected. (This image was created with AI)

Allianz studies why 42% of Americans retire sooner than expected

According to a new Allianz study, 54% of Americans say they would retire immediately if they won the lottery.

Idaho Department of Insurance: Former agent convicted of felony fraud

June 4, 2026

The Idaho Department of Insurance announced that Stetzen Bailey, of Heyburn, Idaho, pled guilty on February 23, 2026, to one…

June 4, 2026
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Prudential is laying off 53 employees on July 17. (This image was created with AI)

Prudential announces more layoffs as insurer continues to restructure

Prudential overhauled its leadership team, restructured operations, and shed noncore assets to fuel growth, executives have said.

June 3, 2026
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Life settlements offer a way to unlock much needed liquidity from existing assets. (This image was created with AI)

Why advisors should be talking about life settlements

Recent five-year data from the Life Insurance Settlement Association tells an interesting story about the life settlement business.

June 3, 2026
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NAIC regulators are trying to tighten up annuity illustrations. (This image was created with AI)

NAIC regulators continue pushing for annuity illustration updates

State insurance regulators want to reopen a key annuity illustration model regulation as they weigh a significant overhaul of how illustrations are used.

Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for May

June 2, 2026

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for May. The actions are…

June 2, 2026
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Property owners in high-risk states like Florida, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Nebraska could have trouble getting affordable home insurance coverage. (This image was created with AI)

The Super El Niño Effect on insurance and what it means for clients

Forecasters are warning that Super El Niño is expected to make its debut soon and will likely continue through winter and early 2027.

June 1, 2026
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Quarterly annuity sales continue to hover around the $100 billion mark. (This image was created with AI).

Wink: Flat first-quarter annuity sales fall just short of $100B

Total annuity sales for the first quarter were flat year over year, Wink, Inc. reported Friday, and fell just short of the $100 billion mark.

Matthew Michelini named Athene president, with an eye on annuity growth

June 1, 2026

Athene, the leading retirement solutions company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc., announced today that it has appointed Matthew…

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