Athene Q2 annuity sales remain strong despite 19% drop
Athene retooled its annuity sales strategy during a second quarter that saw several changes in the company, including its leadership structure.
‘Off the rack’ model portfolios hit record $7.7 trillion as advisors embrace efficiency and scale
Model portfolios – ready-made third-party investment plans – surged to a record $7.7 trillion in assets in the first quarter of 2025.
NAIC takes another swing at stricter rules on life insurance illustrations
State insurance regulators are again nibbling around the edges of an actuarial guideline designed to limit unrealistic life illustrations.
New AI tool helps insurers navigate complex policies
A Chicago-based startup has launched an AI tool to help insurance professionals navigate increasingly complex claims and policies.
With ‘the great wealth transfer’ underway, tools include life insurance, gifting strategies
The great wealth transfer is reshaping the financial landscape as trillions of dollars will change hands over the next 23 years.
Congress could consider PBM reform, gig worker benefits
Congress is on recess after passing the “big beautiful bill” in early July, but a few health and retirement related issues are expected to come before lawmakers when they get back to work in September.
As insurance carriers flee high-risk areas, NAIC president sounds alarm
As extreme weather continues to the country, the insurance industry is grappling with questions of long-term sustainability.
Is it time for bitcoin life insurance?
Meanwhile is the only licensed and government-regulated life insurer that is fully denominated and operating in bitcoin.
Brighthouse Financial execs evade sale rumors in testy Q2 call
Tight-lipped executives revealed little on a rumored sales of Brighthouse Financial during a Friday conference call with Wall Street analysts.
Annuity industry looks to innovation, product design to spur growth
A Goldman Sachs Asset Management study looks at the annuity industry’s strategies to prolong its recent record growth.
AIG delivers strong Q2, addresses Russian-held aviation losses
AIG delivered a strong second quarter, posting net income of $1.1 billion, up from a $4 billion loss the previous year.
Private equity ready for Trump order endorsing alternative investment in 401(k)s
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order blessing the inclusion of alternative investments into 401(k)s and other retirement plans.
LTCi industry experience is the focus of new study
Industry data on long-term care insurance hasn’t been updated since 2006, so three industry organizations are launching a study on the LTCi industry experience.
The power of the self-directed IRA
Many investors today are looking beyond the typical mix of stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Financial planners embrace alternative investments in uncertain market
Financial planners are significantly increasing their use of alternative investments, amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Jackson grows RILA, fixed annuity sales in Q2 as product pivot pays off
Jackson Financial’s successful evolution from a traditional variable annuity seller was on full display during a strong second quarter.
Equitable Q2 earnings fall on mortality spike, but sees reinsurance relief
Equitable executives say a new deal with Reinsurance Group of America will reduce the insurer’s exposure to unpredictable mortality swings.
Swiss Re: Natural disaster insurance claims soar to $80B in first half of 2025
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit $80 billion in the first half of 2025, nearly doubling the 10-year average.
Corebridge turns big annuity sales, new reinsurance deal into strong Q2
Corebridge Financial delivered the expected second-quarter financial performance from an annuity-focused company, amid a record-breaking quarter for annuity sales.
