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What’s at stake if insurers rush into AI too early?

July 17, 2026 Top Stories No comments.

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.

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July 17, 2026
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Engaging with the next generation of clients, specifically Generation Z often requires a fresh perspective. (This image was created with AI)

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.

July 17, 2026

Mid-year benefits review: What employers miss before renewal

Mid-year is one of the most misleading periods in employee benefits planning.

July 17, 2026
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A federal judge certified a class of California public-school employees in their lawsuit over in-plan annuity fees. (This image was created with AI)

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.

July 16, 2026
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UnitedHealth Group far exceeded analysts' expectations for second quarter earnings. (This image was created with AI)

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.

July 16, 2026

Trust, technology and the future of claims

As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes life insurance operations, the industry faces a critical challenge

July 16, 2026
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The vast majority of employers surveyed – 94% - said controlling medical costs was important to them in 2026, up from 91% last year. (This image was created with AI)

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.

July 15, 2026
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A federal appeals court cleared UHG in a lawsuit over Medicare benefits. (This image was created with AI)

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.

July 15, 2026
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Elevance Health is raising its guidance after a strong second quarter. (This image was created with AI)

Elevance hikes 2026 outlook off strong Q2, to exit more Medicaid markets

The nation’s second-largest health insurer, Elevance got a jump on the competition Wednesday, raising its 2026 earnings guidance.

July 15, 2026

4 things every agent should know about succession planning

A new generation of industry leaders reshapes what succession planning can look like for independent insurance agents.

July 15, 2026
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Good candidates for annuitization lack a pension, can’t rely solely on Social Security, and don't have a portfolio that can sustain withdrawals. (This image was created with AI)

Partial annuitization: How advisors can help clients balance income, growth

More retirees are warming up to the idea of partial annuitization to assure a guaranteed lifetime income, experts say.

July 14, 2026
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A new LIMRA report found older widowed women have a higher-than-average poverty rate. (This image was created with AI)

Guide women along the walk through widowhood

Although more than $54 trillion in wealth is expected to transfer to widows by 2048, many women still face financial insecurity after their spouse dies.

July 14, 2026
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Regulators say indexed annuity illustrations are not reflecting reality. (This image was created with AI)

Regulators clear way to rewrite annuity illustration rules

Regulators say that some indexed annuity sales illustrations project unrealistically high returns.

July 14, 2026
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Extreme weather events has renewed focus on some important California codes. (This image was created with AI)

CA fire laws: How homeowners can recover and how advisors can help

When a California homeowner applies for or renews a homeowner’s policy, residential property insurers are required to provide them with a replacement cost estimate.

July 14, 2026

Diversification’s growing importance in retirement planning

Market volatility is now a persistent feature of the investment landscape rather than an occasional disruption.

July 13, 2026
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For those who hire independent agents, a health plan like the one offered by Integrity may be the secret to growth. (This image was created with AI)

Could health plans be the next crucial benefit for independent agents?

Integrity recently announced a health plan designed for its independent agents and advisors in a breakthrough offering.

July 13, 2026

Change the lens you use to evaluate premium-financed IUL

The right question, with the right context, changes everything.

July 13, 2026
Articial intelligence creates efficiency for carriers, disruption for agents (AI-generated image)

AI’s dual reality: Efficiency for insurers, disruption for agents

Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword reserved for technology conferences and corporate strategy decks.

July 13, 2026
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Insurance industry employment is declining. (This image was created with AI)

Insurance industry employment shows disturbing declines

The insurance industry lost 10,700 positions from April to May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

July 10, 2026
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Caregiving costs employers $50 billion in lost productivity annually. (This image was created with AI)

Caregiving: A challenge that costs employers billions

Caregiving is the defining workplace issue of our time, costing employers billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. One in four American adults is a caregiver, and caregiving has a ripple effect on their financial situation.

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