Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Industry Sees Bottom-Line Growth Despite 18% Decline in Total Income in First-Quarter 2026

The U.S. life/annuity industry saw its total income decrease 18% in the first three months of 2026 from the prior-year period as premiums and annuity considerations fell by $36 billion, according to preliminary financial results. According to the Best’ s Special Report, the drop in premiums and annuity considerations was predominantly due to a $24.2 billion…