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.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Thursday to reconsider class certification granted to plaintiffs suing State Farm over the values it assigns to totaled vehicles.

Life insurance sales are expected to level off, while interest in annuities will be greater than ever.

Consumer behavior shifts and technological advances will drive product innovation in the coming year.

CEO Ed Massaro guides Knighthead Life confidently into the U.S. annuity market with fresh tech, clean balance sheets and a long-term commitment to advisors.

Lonniece McDonald wants to expose more people of color to the financial profession while helping students and underserved communities improve their financial literacy skills.

Poor understanding of benefits presents several challenges to employers.

Position yourself as a rollover expert and get in front of the “money in motion.”

Building a small village of like-minded professionals takes time.

Data and artificial intelligence combine to create the insurance industry’s version of the movie War Games.

When it comes to planning for retirement, clients aren’t buying products anymore. They’re buying outcomes.

Different annuity types have different features, but they all share the same basic purpose.

Financial literacy introduces the language of money. Financial education teaches people how to use it.

The real challenge isn’t building the financial plan — it’s believing in it.

States will focus on budget balancing, taxation and regulatory issues affecting financial professionals.

More employers are turning to stop-loss as a financial buffer against unpredictable and severe medical events.

State and federal regulators are heading for a showdown over who will write the rules for AI.

Key person life insurance is an essential, underused safeguard for small business continuity.