Balanced growth drives Lincoln Financial’s improved Q3 results
Despite missing Wall Street’s Q3 revenue expectations, Lincoln Financial experienced a significant turnaround from the same quarter of 2024.
Trends show a new world of insurance litigation
Coverage litigation trends in U.S. federal courts since 2022 reflect a markedly different landscape from both the early COVID-19 years and the decade preceding them.
AI & Algorithms: Reshaping portfolio checkups — and outsmarting risk
Tech-savvy insurance providers are using AI-powered algorithms to automate underwriting needs and moderate risk.
Federal Reserve cuts rates gain; Powell says Dec. cut ‘not a forgone conclusion’
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday with a second consecutive quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points.
Ho hum, Q3 annuity sales set yet another record at $119B, LIMRA reports
Total annuity sales increased 4% to $119.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025, setting yet another quarterly sales record, LIMRA reported.
CVS Health exits poor markets and businesses, reports record Q3 revenues
Leaving the Affordable Care Act exchange, closing some Oak Street clinics and taking a $5.7 billion charge all have CVS Health on a much better financial path.
Annuities: The key to unlocking financial security in retirement
Annuities provide guaranteed payments regardless of market conditions.
States lead effort to fix America’s long-term care crisis
States are stepping up to respond to the need for long-term services and supports in innovative ways.
UnitedHealth hiking rates, plans to shed 1M members in ’26 as profits rise
As CEO Stephen Hemsley nears six months back in control of UnitedHealth Group, the health insurance giant is executing the financial turnaround he promised.
Switching Sides: Advocates say NAIC effort on AI ‘devoid of any guidance’
The Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems by Insurers is acceptable to the industry, but a bitter disappointment for consumer groups.
How AI enhances annuity operations and agent relationships
Opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence across the insurance industry are growing at an unprecedented pace.
Molina exiting some ACA markets as stock price takes a dive
Molina Healthcare is pulling out of one-fifth of the counties where it sells health insurance exchange plans, the company announced.
Family of dementia victim who jumped to his death settles with insurers over annuity sales
The widow of a New York City man who jumped to his death has settled a lawsuit with the insurance companies and a broker who sold him annuities.
Regulators hear pushback on proposal to hide RBC data
A public comment period ended on Thursday, with insurance regulators no closer to a final decision on a controversial proposal to limit the publication of risk-based capital [RBC] data.
Environmental insurance: Protecting businesses from hidden risks
Environmental insurance is a fundamental part of risk management.
Social Security COLA to rise by 2.8%
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration said today.
Ethical practices for marketing and selling IUL
Indexed universal life insurance has continued to generate interest over the last decade as consumers seek principal protection and investment-linked growth potential in an uncertain equity market environment.
Sink or Swim: Insurers must adapt in this era of change, Deloitte finds
Insurance companies are being challenged by climate change, artificial intelligence and many other pressues, Deloitte finds in its 2026 Global Insurance Outlook.
Will your insurance still fit your small business in 2026?
A smarter way to think about insurance is to treat it like a midyear tax checkup or equipment inspection.
