Changes, personalization impacting retirement plans for 2026
The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 were the biggest changes the retirement plan industry has seen in a long time.
Jackson Financial ramps up reinsurance strategy to grow annuity sales
Jackson Financial unveiled its latest growth phase after the close of the fourth quarter 2025, but those significant moves dominated the insurer’s quarterly call on Thursday.
NAIC group nearly set to kick off pilot test to evaluate insurers’ use of AI
State insurance regulators moved closer Tuesday to launching a multistate pilot of a new artificial intelligence system evaluation tool this spring.
NABIP looks to reset after CEO’s departure
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals Board of Trustees announced that, effective immediately, Jessica Brooks-Woods is no longer serving as the association’s CEO.
Crypto meets annuities: what to know about bitcoin-linked FIAs
As of late, fixed index annuities have expanded, offering indices that go beyond stocks and bonds. Bitcoin-linked FIAs are one example of this trend.
Study asks: How do different generations approach retirement?
A recent study reveals a surprising generational divide in retirement planning and looks at how generations differ in their approach.
Lawsuit accuses Cigna PBM of ‘demanding kickbacks’ from drug maker
The Plumbers’ Welfare Fund has filed a lawsuit accusing Express Scripts and its parent company Cigna of a multibillion-dollar scheme to allegedly inflate drug costs.
Carriers raise the home protection bar: What agents should know
Today, risk management and home protection matter more than ever before as climate disasters and other factors increase property damage.
Climate-resistant home upgrades agents should be recommending
Resiliency home upgrades have proven to benefit both insurance carriers and policyholders alike. Here are some agents should recommend.
Conning says insurers’ success in 2026 will depend on ‘strategic adaptation’
Experts at Conning Asset Management say insurers must remain strategically adaptive to stay ahead in 2026.
Bermuda tightens reinsurance regs, sees a decline in new entrants
Bermuda saw a decline in new life and annuity reinsurance entrants during 2025, but the country remains the dominant offshore hub for reinsurers.
Middle-class households face worsening cost pressures
Middle-class households face worsening cost pressures for the first time since October 2024, according to the American Council of Life Insurers.
Metlife study finds less than half of US workforce holistically healthy
According to MetLife research, less than half of America’s workforce is holistically healthy, as employees battle rising costs and employers balance investing in benefits.
How next-gen pricing tech can help insurers offer better annuity products
Next-gen pricing technologies simultaneously combine economic scenarios, profitability metrics, and capital requirements to price annuities.
Lincoln reports strong life/annuity sales, executes with ‘discipline and focus’
Lincoln Financial reported strong gains in annuity and life insurance sales during Q4 2025, helping the insurer execute on its transition plan.
2025 annuity sales creep closer to $500 billion, LIMRA reports
Total annuity sales increased 6% in 2025, according to preliminary results from LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey.
SEC: Get-rich-quick influencer Tai Lopez was running a Ponzi scam
The SEC alleges that the get-rich-quick investment tips offered by prominent social media influencer Taino “Tai” Lopez were little more than Ponzi-style scams.
Auto insurance rates fell in 2025, but affordability gap between states is widening
After car insurance prices eased in 2025, insurers expect the gap between the most and least expensive states to widen further in 2026.
Companies take greater interest in employee financial wellness
More firms are highly concerned about their workers’ financial well-being, with most benefit decision-makers and workers agreeing that their company has a responsibility to ensure their employees are physically, mentally and financially well.
