Oil giants seek pause in climate lawsuit as dismissal motions loom
A group of major oil companies is asking a State of Washington federal court for a stay of discovery deadlines in a climate-related lawsuit.
Why smart insurance companies outsource identity management
Expecting developers to oversee identity, keep up with constantly changing user needs and carry out their primary functions is a recipe for burnout.
Life insurance apps hit all-time high in January, double-digit growth for 40+
Life insurance application activity grew 9.5% in January, the highest year-over-year growth rate for any January on record, according to the MIB Life Index.
DOL proposes new independent contractor rule; industry is ‘encouraged’
The Department of Labor on Thursday unveiled a proposed rule to clarify how businesses and workers determine whether a job qualifies someone as an independent contractor.
How might carriers respond to drop in ACA enrollment?
More than 1 million fewer people enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage in 2026 than in 2025, and that number is expected to increase as the year progresses.
‘Inappropriate’: CT regulator slams PHL investors for intervention bid
There is “no basis” for large policyholders to intervene in the PHL liquidation process, and Judge Daniel J. Klau should deny such requests, Connecticut regulators say.
Heart disease: The real cost to employers and workers
The financial impact of cardiovascular disease is often overlooked.
Trump proposes retirement savings plan for Americans without one
Americans who don’t have access to a 401(k) account through their employer could see that change under a proposal announced by President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Regulators ponder how to tamp down annuity illustrations as high as 27%
Current annuity illustrations from top sellers show returns as high as 27% in one year, said Ben Slutsker, director of life actuarial valuation at the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
IUL fits at the intersection of certainty and flexibility
Indexed universal life works best when its flexibility and long-term design are positioned with discipline and context.
Annual annuity reviews: leverage them to keep clients engaged
Client needs are not set in stone. Their retirement dates may change, income needs might shift, and family situations may develop in new ways.
Could AI claims settlement without a lawyer become the new norm?
A look at AI-to-AI claims settlement and what it could mean to policyholders.
Genworth Financial taking the offensive after years of LTCi rate struggles
Genworth Financial is no longer on the defensive thanks to its growing CareScout platform and its return to the individual long-term care market after nearly a decade away.
Pacific Life agrees to a $58M settlement in California PDX class action
Anyone who purchased a Pacific Discovery Xelerator indexed universal life insurance policy in California between 2016 and 2019 could be eligible for a piece of a $58 million settlement.
F&G flounders with investors despite strong annuity sales
F&G Annuities and Life is a top 15 annuity seller with a strong lineup of products. But its financial performance continues to turn off investors.
NABIP asks Congress to stabilize ACA market, address affordability
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals is in Washington this week to urge lawmakers to ensure affordable and high-quality health care for all Americans.
FIAs are growing as the primary retirement planning tool
Retirement income conversations have changed their tone.
Former NFL player convicted in nearly $200M Medicare fraud scheme
Joel Rufus French sold patient information and sham doctors’ orders for orthotic braces that patients did not want or need.
IUL tax strategy at center of new lawsuit filed in South Carolina
A new lawsuit in South Carolina alleges that Pacific Life accepted more than $1 million in premium payments tied to an IUL policy after firing the agent.
