The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a proposed regulation Thursday “designed to bring overdue transparency to the…
Winter Storm Fern signals a new reality for home insurance
Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption.
The case for smarter risk management
After several years of disruption, the insurance market shows signs of stabilization.
Investors holding $130M in PHL benefits slam liquidation, seek to intervene
Investors holding PHL Variable universal life policies with combined death benefits totaling more than $130 million say they largely funded the company while a failed rehab took place.
Study finds more households move investable assets across firms
Why are an increasing number of households in the U.S. moving investable assets across their financial stores? A recent study takes a look.
Elevance making difficult decisions amid healthcare minefield
Elevance Health navigated the healthcare minefields well enough to post a $547 million profit in the fourth quarter 2025, a 31% increase over the prior-year quarter.
Could workplace benefits help solve America’s long-term care gap?
Industry experts say a new trend of employers offering long-term care solutions could help bridge a coverage gap that’s edging towards a crisis.
UnitedHealth earnings plunge 41%, issues soft 2026 guidance
UnitedHealth Group previewed its new reality Tuesday morning with flat revenues and soft guidance.
Does size matter? Comparing 3 top insurance AI solutions
InsuranceNewsNet sat down with three top providers of insurance AI solutions to understand where AI developments are headed in the industry.
The best way to use a tax refund? Create a holistic plan
Many Americans will be pleasantly surprised during this year’s income tax filing season – 2026 is shaping up to deliver the largest average tax refunds on record.
Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s bill to provide restitution to policyholders who are harmed by their insurance company or agent passed the Washington state Senate on Wednesday, 29 to 20.
‘Baseless claims’: PacLife hits back at Kyle Busch in motion to dismiss suit
Pacific Life Insurance Co. responded Thursday to racing superstar Kyle Busch’s indexed universal life lawsuit, filing more than 1,000 pages worth of exhibits in a motion to dismiss.
A decade in decline: PHL Variable serving as a cautionary tale
The decade-long downward spiral of PHL Variable Insurance Co. has Connecticut regulators on the verge of liquidation proceedings.
TIAA unveils ‘policy roadmap’ to boost retirement readiness
When it comes to retirement security and readiness, most Americans are not ready at all, according to a recent study.
Ameritas: FINRA settlement precludes new lawsuit over annuity sales
A retired Navy veteran and his wife are suing Ameritas over the alleged fraudulent sale of unsuitable equity-indexed annuities.
Suitability standards for life and annuities: Not as uniform as they appear
Suitability standards for life insurance and annuities haven’t stood still.
America’s ‘confidence recession’ in retirement
Why advisors are more important than ever in helping Americans plan for retirement.
Why you should discuss insurance with HNW clients
An integral part of the financial planning process is understanding what your client needs, versus what’s a nice-to-have.
Trump announces health care plan but Congress must OK it
President Donald Trump called on Congress to lower health care costs as he released a proposal he dubbed “The Great American Health Care Plan.”
