Advisors don’t have an annuity problem; they have an integration problem.
For 20 years, the retirement income debate has been framed as a product argument. That framing misses a deeper issue.
Nearly half of nonretirees doubt they will fully retire
This is despite 58% of nonretirees saying they’re confident they’ll have enough money to retire from their primary career on schedule.
Agentic AI is transforming insurance sales both for consumers and agents
The use of agentic AI in the insurance industry has positively impacted sales by empowering consumers and helping less experienced agents overcome barriers, according to an industry expert.
Opinion: We must clear the insurance industry’s name
My recent experience taught me that leaders in our industry can and will exploit systems intended to serve policyholders for their own benefit.
Canvas steps into the direct-to-consumer market that has yet to take off
Canvas Annuity, a digital direct-to-consumer annuities provider, recently announced a new 10-year multi-year guaranteed annuity.
Regulators: ‘No firm conclusions’ from first offshore reinsurance filings
State insurance regulators have begun reviewing the first round of reserve adequacy reports required under a new reinsurance guideline.
High cost of home insurance may drive voter turnout for midterms
A majority of Americans say rising home insurance costs would make them more likely to vote in the midterm elections.
The next growth phase in life/annuities depends on modernization
As the life and annuity market continues to grow, the next phase of that growth will depend on how well the industry modernizes the sales, service and back-office workflows that turn consumer interest into completed protection.
How can more Americans achieve financial independence?
The latest 2026 Planning & Progress Financial Independence Study from Northwestern Mutual shows just how exposed many Americans are feeling.
Savers vs. spenders: How money management attitudes impact financial confidence
By understanding behavioral drivers, individuals can create strategies to strengthen their financial health and align with long-term goals.
Critical care riders: the living benefit more clients should understand
Critical care riders transform life insurance from a product that only pays out when someone passes away into a policy with living benefits.
What’s at stake if insurers rush into AI too early?
Insurers may be in a race to adopt and scale artificial intelligence faster than their competitors do, but jumping the gun could lead to disaster.
Demonstrating the value of life insurance to Gen Z
What often drives someone to meet with a financial advisor is a desire to protect what is most important to them.
Mid-year benefits review: What employers miss before renewal
Mid-year is one of the most misleading periods in employee benefits planning.
CA judge certifies class action in teachers’ lawsuit over in-plan annuity fees
A California federal judge is allowing a teacher to represent a class of educators who say they were misled on the fees for an annuity rider.
Fewer members, more profit: UnitedHealth shares surge on Q2 earnings beat
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday became the second major health insurer in as many days to report strong second-quarter profits.
Trust, technology and the future of claims
As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes life insurance operations, the industry faces a critical challenge
Employers weigh retention, costs in developing benefits strategies
Employers are focusing on employee retention and well-being, while keeping an eye on costs, as they develop their workplace benefits strategies.
Appeals court tosses lawsuit accusing UnitedHealth of misleading seniors
A federal appeals court sided with UnitedHealthcare Tuesday on a lawsuit over how the insurer markets its Medicare Advantage plans.
