Envela partnership expands agent toolkit with health screenings
A nonprofit seeking to save lives by improving health outcomes just moved a little closer to achieving its goal with a new partnership.
Iowa defends Athene pension risk transfer deal in Lockheed Martin lawsuit
Iowa submitted a brief Wednesday in support of Lockheed Martin Corp. in a lawsuit over its choice of Athene Annuity and Life Co. in a pension risk transfer deal.
NAIC’s 2026 AI evaluation pilot moves ahead as industry balks
State insurance regulators are committed to kicking off a pilot program in 2026 to test insurers’ use of artificial intelligence.
Senate votes down two plans to address expiring ACA tax credits
Congress is no closer to resolving the issue of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits as the Senate failed to advance competing proposals to address the issue today.
Pension buy-in sales up, PRT sales down in mixed Q3, LIMRA reports
The pension risk transfer market showed its unpredictability during the third quarter as LIMRA reported strong buy-in sales amid weaker pension risk transfer data.
Global economic growth will moderate as the labor force shrinks
Global economic growth is expected to moderate over the next 15 years in relation to prior decades, according to economists at The Conference Board.
Life insurance and annuities: Reassuring ‘tired’ clients in 2026
When people ask me what I see for life insurance and annuities in 2026, I always start here: Clients are tired.
‘Credit score penalty’ doubling the cost of insurance for some, CFA reports
In all but three states it’s often more expensive for homeowners to have poor credit than to live in an area with a high risk of natural disasters.
Health plan approved drug lists more complex, challenging consumers
Health plan prescription drug formularies continue to increase in complexity, and changes to those formularies are especially challenging for consumers to navigate.
Most insurance AI patents come from just 3 U.S. insurers, study finds
Artificial intelligence patenting in insurance is becoming a high-stakes, highly concentrated race dominated by a handful of U.S. carriers.
What your homeowners insurance doesn’t cover anymore
The rise of “junk” policies and what consumers must know.
How ILITs are reinventing legacy planning post-OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act didn’t just change tax law — it changed family dynamics in estate planning.
LTCi: Why some coverage is better than none at all
“A client doesn’t have to have something huge to make a difference” when it comes to paying for long-term care, said Holly Westervelt, vice president of sales for Krause Agency.
Insurance Compact warns NAIC some annuity designs ‘quite complicated’
In one product trend, regulators are seeing more guaranteed living withdrawal benefits attached to non-variable annuities.
Estate planning during the great wealth transfer
The great wealth transfer is well underway, with trillions expected to pass from one generation to the next.
Advocates warn of ‘significant time bomb’ with healthcare barriers
Advocates urged regulators Monday to focus efforts on health care coverage access during the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ fall meeting.
Senate Dems to force ACA vote while competing plans float in the House
The Senate is expected to vote later this week on a Democratic proposal to extend expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans.
New York Life continues to close in on Athene; annuity sales up 50%
New York Life sold 50% more annuities through three quarters than in 2024, LIMRA reported in its updated sales rankings.
Main Street families need trusted financial guidance to navigate the new Trump Accounts
Many parents are looking for ways to build financial security for their children despite rising costs.
