AI adoption has dramatically changed insurance landscape, expert says
The adoption of AI into the insurance value chain is the biggest factor to transform the insurance industry in recent times, an expert says.
Health agents must start now to keep clients from losing ACA coverage
Health insurance agents who work in the Affordable Care Act market need to begin working with clients now to help them prepare for new regulations that will impact their eligibility for coverage.
Why volatility control makes sense in FIAs
Many FIAs today include volatility-controlled indexes, a feature that has drawn interest but also criticism.
How are Gen Zers navigating their financial challenges?
Gen Z investors are exhibiting unexpected spending behaviors and digital strategies to navigate their financial challenges.
Globe Life touts underwriting, Bermuda efforts, mortality gains in Q2
The McKinney, Texas-based Globe Life reported solid underwriting improvement, and a return to better-then-pre-pandemic mortality rates.
UnitedHealth announces ‘review’ of Medicare practices amid DOJ probe
UnitedHealth Group announced an internal investigation on Thursday morning into its Medicare practices, confirming a Department of Justice investigation into the same matter.
4 tough questions as renewal season approaches
The health benefit landscape is shifting. Here’s what to watch.
Insurance industry retirement exodus creating a talent gap
With thousands of insurance professionals heading toward retirement, the looming talent gap could compromise performance and growth.
LTCi environment ripe for innovation
Four in 10 workers believe they will need long-term care at some point in their lives while 40% of U.S. households are projected to run out of money in retirement.
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.”
