Bill that could expand access to annuities headed to the House
INSURANCENEWSNET MAGAZINE
In this issue...
- Financial professionals can help tomorrow’s retirees achieve financial security
- Big, Beautiful Tax Changes
- Social Security at a Crossroads
- Principal vision — With Deanna Strable
- Planning in the key of life — with Preston Cherry
- How agentic AI is rewiring insurance for 2026
SPECIAL FEATURE
Annuity Trends to Watch For in 2026: Products, tech, and market shifts
Record-breaking annuity sales over the past several years reflect a growing demand for safety and guaranteed income in 2026. Read More
From The Field
Fixing the friction: Simplifying ICHRA enrollment
When individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements launched in January 2020, they ushered in a new era of flexibility in employer-sponsored health benefits.
Private equity, crypto and the risks retirees can’t ignore
An executive order issued by President Donald Trump in August encouraged U.S. regulators to make it easier for retirement savers to incorporate alternative assets into their portfolios.
IUL: It’s about the caps (long term)
It is true that future market returns are relevant to how these policies perform, but the bigger issue is the caps on the upside, which are typically set by the insurance carrier.
ADVISOR NEWS
Will Trump accounts lead to a financial boon? Experts differ on impact
Tuesday’s announcement of a massive private donation to expand President Donald Trump’s “baby accounts” renewed the debate over how effective the seed investment will be.
NEWSWIRES
KBRA Releases Monthly CMBS Trend Watch
KBRA releases the November 2025 issue of CMBS Trend Watch. With the Federal Reserve’ s December meeting drawing near, market participants will be closely watching the central bank’ s policy decision and guidance to aid in their projections for 2026. For commercial mortgage-backed securities, the $115.2 billion of issuance year-to-date through November…
- AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Ikal Insurance Company AG
- Builders face economic headwinds
- EXAMINING IMPACT OF FEDERAL RELIEF PROGRAM AFTER MAJOR HEALTHCARE CYBERATTACK
- W. R. Berkley Corporation Has Been Informed That Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Has Acquired Beneficial Ownership of At Least 12.5% of the Company’s Shares Pursuant to Previously Announced Agreements with the Berkley Family
- Iowa delegation wary of extending ACA tax credits as consumer advocates warn of steep premium hikes
Annuity News
LTC annuities and minimizing opportunity cost
The premise of opportunity cost especially exists when we are talking about long-term care insurance, where the traditional LTC... Read More
Life Insurance News
State to decide on potential buyer for PHL Variable policies by Dec. 31
Several companies are competing to take over or reinsure all or parts of the troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co. business. Read More
Health/Employee Benefits News
Will Congress take action on ACA next week? If so, what?
There are 10 working days on the calendar before many Americans see their enhanced Affordable Care Act credits expire. Read More
Political pressure on the Fed
From a forthcoming paper by Thomas Drechsel: This paper combines new data and a narrative approach to identify variation in pol... Read More
Daily Market Outlook – Friday, Dec. 5
Asian markets took a hit after a lacklustre performance on Wall Street, which weighed heavily on tech stocks and U.S. Treasurie... Read More
Coalition of business trade groups urge regulators to update capital requirements
A coalition of business trade organizations, including the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), are urging regulators to update ... Read More
Property and Casualty News
AmTrust Financial Services and Blackstone Credit & Insurance Close Strategic Transaction and Launch Newly Formed Multinational MGA Company Named ANV Group Holdings Ltd.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a global specialty property casualty insurer, and Blackstone Credit& Insurance, today ann... Read More
Healthcare Services Group Adds Director of Business Development
HSG Family of Companies hires former broker to lead sales and marketing efforts in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. Read More
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Selective Insurance Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa-” of the pooled members... Read More
Insurance & Financial Fraud
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for November
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for November. The acti... Read More
Alleged Epstein survivor sues Charlotte-based Bank of America for sex trafficking
An alleged victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is suing Charlotte- based Bank of America and another bank in New Y... Read More
Wisconsin releases enforcement actions for October
The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance recently released a list of administrative actions for October. The actio... Read More
