Judge approves distribution of $318M to Greg Lindberg victims
A North Carolina judge approved the distribution Tuesday of $318 million to various victims of Greg Lindberg’s financial fraud.
Private assets, alternatives gain ground in the L/A sector
Life and annuity insurers continue to pursue an expanded universe of investment options to generate additional portfolio income.
PHL rehabilitator: some policyholders ‘unlikely’ to ever get full benefits
Some PHL Variable policyholders are “unlikely” to ever receive their full benefits, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais said.
What’s behind ACA premium increases for 2026?
The American Academy of Actuaries delved into the factors influencing double-digit proposed premium hikes for next year.
Iowa judge grants partial injunction blocking parts of state’s PBM law
An Iowa judge partially and temporarily blocked the state’s controversial law regulating pharmacy benefit managers.
The strategic TPA: From cost center to growth engine
As insurers face new growth pressures and rising consumer expectations, the role of the TPA is evolving.
$18M policy owner denied ‘seat at the table’ in PHL Variable rehab effort
A high-dollar policyholder has no right to “full-party” status in the PHL Variable rehabilitation proceedings, a Connecticut judge ruled Friday.
No one is too young (or too broke) for an estate plan
Why financial advisors should start this conversation sooner than later.
‘Cash Flow King’ gets 70 months in prison for $7M Ponzi scheme
Matthew Motil, the so-called “Cash Flow King,” was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for running a $7M Ponzi scheme.
New NAIC task force urged to update RBC to avoid more insurer failures
An NAIC task force is tackling risk-based capital ratio in an effort to better identify “potentially weakly capitalized companies.”
Trade group to appeal ‘mixed bag’ ruling on beleaguered fiduciary rule
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice will appeal a mixed ruling that keeps alive the Department of Labor’s fleeting attempts to reinterpret fiduciary duty.
ACA marketplace plans seeking double-digit premium increases for 2026
The 24 million Americans who obtain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will have to dig deeper into their pockets for coverage next year.
Implementing best practices during the Great Wealth Transfer
In the face of The Great Wealth Transfer, it is important for wealth managers to follow best practices, according to The Cerulli Report.
Harness AI for marketing success
If you’re still marketing the way you did five years ago — or even one year ago — you’re already behind.
Tariff uncertainty and volatility mark administration’s first six months
Tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them emerged as the biggest policy issue coming out of the first six months of the Trump administration and the new Congress, according to some industry leaders and policy experts.
How SECURE changed the rules for inherited IRAs
Even though SECURE took effect five years ago, advisors still receive questions from clients about IRS regulations that complicated the rules for certain classes of IRA beneficiaries.
Tips to help advisors sell long-term care insurance to younger prospects
Some helpful tips that financial professionals can use to increase their chances of selling LTCI to their younger prospects and clients.
The future of Medicaid waivers under the ‘big beautiful bill’
These changes could increase waitlists, narrow eligibility and disproportionately affect recipients across the nation.
‘We lost a great one’: longtime life insurance educator Joe Belth dies at 95
Dr. Joseph Belth wrote and edited The Insurance Forum for 40 years, and authored several books on the life insurance industry.
