TrumpRx is here. What you should know
TrumpRx, a U.S. government–backed prescription drug discount platform, launched Thursday night. How does it work and who will benefit most from it?
Globe Life reports solid quarter of sales, Bermuda reinsurer ramps up
Globe Life carved out a niche serving the middle market with smaller policies, a strategy reliant on agent recruitment.
Why aligning wealth and protection strategies will define 2026 planning
When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in July, it promised stability.
Cigna hails pharmacy deal with the FTC, battles elevated cost trends
The Cigna Group faced many of the same increased health care cost drivers during the fourth quarter, and it pushed profits down slightly.
Equitable reports mixed results but looks ahead to a stronger 2026
Equitable Holdings reported mixed 2025 financial results, posting a full-year loss but returning to profitability in the final quarter.
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform included in government funding package
Pharmacy benefit manager reform, along with other health care measures, was part of legislation signed by President Donald Trump this week, ending a partial government shutdown.
More shopping, less switching and a new kind of buyer
While an expectation of a mass switching frenzy in the year ahead seems logical, the most relevant data says otherwise.
Prudential calls 90-day sales pause to sort out Japan ‘misconduct’
Prudential Financial has a Japan problem that CEO Andy Sullivan is trying to clean up via a 90-day pause on sales activity.
CMS proposed rule impacts MA marketing and enrollment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Contract Year 2027 Proposed Rule contains a number of provisions impacting Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Indexing the industry for IULs and annuities
Clients are terrified of doing everything “right” and still running out of money.
AI in life and health: Poised for a 2026 breakthrough?
With compelling use cases emerging across the life and health sector, the age of artificial intelligence is here.
What’s behind Medicare Advantage product deserts
Product deserts are locations where Medicare Advantage plan disruption, shrinking availability and choices are creating challenges for enrollees and advisors.
Judge orders Greg Lindberg to pay $526 million to policyholders
A North Carolina judge ordered Greg Lindberg to pay $526 million to long-suffering policyholders.
Another large policyholder asks court to intervene on PHL liquidation
Another large policyholder is asking a Connecticut judge to permit an emergency intervention in the pre-liquidation proceedings for PHL Variable.
Medicare Advantage shifts focus to quality
Medicare Advantage plans face pressure to be profitable, so carriers are shifting their focus to quality.
How to discuss higher deductibles without losing client trust
Higher deductibles create friction for clients, introducing uncertainty at the moments they need coverage most.
Court fines Cutter Financial $100,000, requires client notice of guilty verdict
A Massachusetts judge fined Jeffrey Cutter $50,000 and Cutter Financial Group $100,000 today for an Advisors Act violation involving the sale of fixed indexed annuities.
John Hancock looks to new AI underwriting tool to slash processing time
John Hancock’s new Gen-AI powered underwriting tool may cut down preliminary processing times from one day to just 15 minutes.
Three things winning firms are doing to recruit advisors
The competition for experienced advisors is brutal.
