Health insurance industry outlook is negative, AM Best says
AM Best’s outlook for the health insurance segment is negative, with several headwinds influencing that outlook.
Annuity income: The new 401(k) standard?
The push to include annuity products in 401(k) plans resembles the early evolution of participant-directed investing.
Could Colorado’s new home insurance bill catch on in other states?
Industry experts are weighing whether a new home insurance bill introduced in Colorado could spur other states to similar action
AI won’t solve the workforce crisis; here’s what will
Thousands of insurance professionals are expected to retire from the industry in the next 10-15 years. How will the industry respond?
Sell more, cover better as telematics get smarter
Eighty-eight percent of fleets reported they use telematics for safety, yet only 30% share their data with insurers, according to SambaSafety’s 2025 telematics report.
Supporting the ‘better late than never’ market with life insurance
Life insurance, both for protection and as a financial planning tool, remains a crucial part of any portfolio for clients nearing retirement.
The child-free client: how advisors can support this growing demographic
Recent data from the Pew Research Center found that among adults under 49 without children, 47% say they never wants kids. But do they need life insurance?
Financial FOMO is quietly straining relationships
Although 83% of Americans say they’re comfortable in talking about money with at least one person, most of them are silent when it comes to admitting financial struggles to others who are close to them, including family, friends and coworkers.
GDP growth to rebound in 2027-2029; markets to see more volatility in 2026
U.S. gross domestic product is expected to rebound from 2027 through 2029, with inflation expected to begin falling after 2026.
Progressive think tank proposes plan to lower health care costs
The Center for American Progress today revealed its proposal, “A Patient’s Bill of Rights to Lower Health Care Costs.”
Life insurers post modest gains following record 2024, S&P Global finds
The life insurance industry experienced a 4.3% increase in total direct premiums and considerations in 2025, reaching a record high of $1.09 trillion.
Greg Lindberg ordered to pay $1.6 billion to insurers he defrauded
A court-appointed special master is recommending that victims of a massive insurance fraud scheme tied to Greg Lindberg receive about $1.6 billion.
Why your P&C clients are underinsured (and how to fix it)
Many clients don’t buy the insurance coverage they need, even when they can afford it.
Social Security literacy is crucial for advisors
Social Security literacy is no longer optional for advisors; they must know the ins and outs of the program that is the foundation for Americans’ retirement security.
The $25T market opportunity in mid-market and mass-affluent households
Middle-market and mass-affluent households are becoming increasingly important for providers and advisors as their wealth grows and they represent a $25 trillion market opportunity.
The institutional knowledge gap in insurance: Why AI isn’t the silver bullet
How much can AI help the insurance industry offset the continued loss of institutional knowledge as talent ages out?
CT commissioner: 70% of policyholders covered in PHL liquidation plan
Interim Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman estimates that about 70% of PHL Variable Insurance Co. policyholders will be fully covered by state guaranty associations.
Judge gives UnitedHealth until April 29 to hand over AI claim denial docs
UnitedHealth has until April 29 to hand over tens of thousands of documents to plaintiffs who claim that the insurer relies on an AI algorithm to deny claims.
Caregiver crisis impacting LTC services
The caregiver workforce crisis may be the biggest constraint on access to long-term care services.
