Corebridge, Equitable merge to create potential new annuity sales king
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- What’s next for Congress in 2026?
- Relationships: The foundation of sales
- The first of everything — with Uziel Gomez
- Keeping it simple — With Bill Egan
- Using cash value life insurance as a buffer asset in retirement
- The silent retirement savings killer: Bridging the Medicare gap
SPECIAL FEATURE
Ethics and IUL: Tax-advantaged strategies for client success
IUL remains one of the most misunderstood and often misrepresented products in our industry. Read More
From The Field
New $6K deduction could provide tax planning window for retirees
Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible retirees may face a lower tax bill in the coming years.
Four advisors. Four turning points. One missing assumption
Disability income protection planning is one of the most essential components of financial planning and one of the most overlooked.
Where love meets preparation
The day my father gave me a gift of peace, clarity, preparation – and love.
ADVISOR NEWS
Temporary tax hike to fill Medicaid gap heads to governor
DES MOINES— A temporary tax increase on some health insurers to help fill a Medicaid budget shortfall— a move Democrats and insurers say will ultimately raise health care costs for all Iowans— is headed to Iowa Gov. Republicans defended the bill as a necessary and limited tool to stabilize Medicaid services for vulnerable Iowans and to draw down additional…
- Iowa Senate sends health insurer tax increase to governor’s desk
- Temporary tax hike to fill Iowa Medicaid gap heads to governor’s desk
- Iowa Medicaid temporary tax plan draws sharp public opposition
- EDITORIAL: Make responsible tax cuts, increases
- Iowa House backs temporary tax hike to fill Medicaid gap
NEWSWIRES
REFLECTIONS ON THE EARLY DAYS OF RESERVE MANAGEMENT PURCHASES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF AMPLE RESERVES
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York:. As the System Open Market Account Manager, it is my responsibility to brief the Federal Open Market Committee on financial market developments and oversee the Open Market Trading Desks implementation of monetary policy as directed by the FOMC. When I spoke before this group last…
- VACCINATION COVERAGE BY AGE 24 MONTHS AMONG CHILDREN BORN IN 2021 AND 2022 – NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION SURVEY-CHILD, UNITED STATES, 2022-2024
- GROTHMAN INTRODUCES HOUSE COMPANION TO CRUZ'S COMPETE ACT TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE OPTIONS
- Anthem again pays restitution Anthem again pays restitution and fine over claims delays
- New Cancer Study Results Reported from Duke University (Medicare Value-based Approaches and Care Use Among Commercially Insured Adults): Oncology – Cancer
- Corebridge, Equitable Merger Creates $1.5tr Platfrom
Annuity News
LIMRA: Final retail annuity sales total $464.1 billion in 2025
Total U.S. annuity sales increased 7% to $464.1 billion in 2025, according to LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey, whi... Read More
How annuities can enhance retirement income for post-pension clients
How annuities can replace bond and cash allocations to enhance retirement income security for current and future retirees. Read More
2025: A record-breaking year for annuity sales via banks and BDs
In 2025, favorable economic conditions, along with aging demographics and more advisors selling annuities, led to record-breaki... Read More
Life Insurance News
New individual life premium hits record-setting $17.5B in 2025
Total new annualized premium exceeded $17.5 billion in 2025, up 10% year over year, according to LIMRA’s individual life insura... Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
RRPS sees instructional, health care, capital changes from legislative session
RIO RANCHO— The 2025 legislative session in Santa Fe produced a lot for Rio Rancho Public Schools officials to write home about... Read More
Medicaid cuts could add pressure to already-stressed psychiatric units
Between 2023 and 2024, 126 hospitals across the U.S. shut down their inpatient psychiatric units, according to data provided to... Read More
Health care costs in Colorado will grow under federal policy, patient advocates say; Sen. Hickenlooper says measure to require price transparency will help balance market
H.R.1, the federal tax cut and spending law that Congress passed last year, cut more than $1 trillion nationwide from Medicaid,... Read More
A “Gold Bear” In A Bull Market? Setting The Stage
Gold prices face short-term pressure as liquidity needs and hawkish Federal Reserve expectations trigger tactical selling. Read More
Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill
Ohio Democratic lawmakers want menopause hormone therapy treatments covered by health insurance and Medicaid. Ohio state Reps. ... Read More
Boston to curb insurance coverage
The Wu administration will soon limit coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and other medications for city employees and retirees... Read More
Property and Casualty News
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings on April 21, 2026
W. R. Berkley Corporation will release its first quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Foun... Read More
STATE INSURANCE REGULATORS ISSUE NATIONWIDE HOMEOWNERS MARKET DATA CALL
The following information was released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners:. During the National Association... Read More
Bill combining homeowners, auto insurance advances
The combined bill now awaits Senate approval before being sent to Gov. Pritzker initially called for rate review authority over... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
PBMs and access to prescriptions | Lawsuits abound against Express Scripts as parent company reports strong financial position
Defendants also include Highmark and UPMC, who pay Express Scripts to manage their drug plans. When Express Scripts separated f... Read More
JPM Sued Over $328M Crypto Scam: Compliance Failures Under Spotlight
JPMorgan Chase JPM has been sued by victims of an alleged $328- million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in a case that raises fresh... Read More
Advisor convicted of defrauding NBA players through viatical life sales
A California investment adviser was convicted of defrauding three former NBA players out of more than $5 million, federal prose... Read More
