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Life insurance application activity hits record growth in 2025, MIB reports

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Life insurance application activity closed the year up 22% in December.

Life insurance application activity closed the year up 22% in December, the MIB Life Index reported, helping 2025 set a record for growth.

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January 29, 2026
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PHL Variable large policyholders are angry with the recent liquidation news.

Investors holding $130M in PHL benefits slam liquidation, seek to intervene

Investors holding PHL Variable universal life policies with combined death benefits totaling more than $130 million say they largely funded the company while a failed rehab took place.

January 29, 2026
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Study finds more households move investable assets across firms

Why are an increasing number of households in the U.S. moving investable assets across their financial stores? A recent study takes a look.

January 28, 2026
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Elevance Health reports $547 million profit despite rising costs.

Elevance making difficult decisions amid healthcare minefield

Elevance Health navigated the healthcare minefields well enough to post a $547 million profit in the fourth quarter 2025, a 31% increase over the prior-year quarter.

January 28, 2026
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Could workplace benefits help solve America’s long-term care gap?

Industry experts say a new trend of employers offering long-term care solutions could help bridge a coverage gap that’s edging towards a crisis.

January 28, 2026
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$80k surrender charge at stake as Navy vet, Ameritas do battle in court

A retired Navy veteran and his wife are awaiting a court ruling on the fate of $80,000 in surrender charges tied to an equity linked annuity bought from Ameritas.

January 27, 2026
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UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley says the insurer is making progress turning things around after a tough 2025.

UnitedHealth earnings plunge 41%, issues soft 2026 guidance

UnitedHealth Group previewed its new reality Tuesday morning with flat revenues and soft guidance.

January 27, 2026
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An Indiana woman is suing National Life over an IUL that returned 0% after one year.

Indiana woman refiles National Life lawsuit over IUL that returned 0%

An Indiana woman, unhappy with an indexed universal life policy that returned 0%, refiled a lawsuit against National Life companies.

January 26, 2026
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Does size matter? Comparing 3 top insurance AI solutions

InsuranceNewsNet sat down with three top providers of insurance AI solutions to understand where AI developments are headed in the industry.

January 26, 2026
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Insurance industry is healthy but uncertain in 2026

Insurance industry CEOs are positive, despite being challenged by implementing artificial intelligence and dealing with a shrinking workforce.

January 23, 2026
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‘Baseless claims’: PacLife hits back at Kyle Busch in motion to dismiss suit

Pacific Life Insurance Co. responded Thursday to racing superstar Kyle Busch’s indexed universal life lawsuit, filing more than 1,000 pages worth of exhibits in a motion to dismiss.

January 23, 2026
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A major winter storm could cause significant property damage in several states.

Winter Storm Fern comes with billion-dollar threat to property insurers

Winter Storm Fern is gathering power and set to unleash potentially billions in property damage and devastation across middle America. Are insurers ready?

January 22, 2026
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Who is the blame for the failure and likely liquidation of PHL Variable?

A decade in decline: PHL Variable serving as a cautionary tale

The decade-long downward spiral of PHL Variable Insurance Co. has Connecticut regulators on the verge of liquidation proceedings.

January 22, 2026
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Conn. Insurance Dept. answers questions on PHL Variable’s $2.2B plight

The Connecticut Insurance Department agreed to answer InsuranceNewsNet’s questions regarding its oversight of PHL Variable through the years.

January 21, 2026
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TIAA unveils ‘policy roadmap’ to boost retirement readiness

When it comes to retirement security and readiness, most Americans are not ready at all, according to a recent study.

January 21, 2026
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Ameritas moved to dismiss a suit filed by a retired military couple regarding the sale of unsuitable equity-indexed annuities.

Ameritas: FINRA settlement precludes new lawsuit over annuity sales

A retired Navy veteran and his wife are suing Ameritas over the alleged fraudulent sale of unsuitable equity-indexed annuities.

January 20, 2026
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2026 may bring higher volatility, slower GDP growth, experts say

The coming year will bring increased market volatility and a slowing in U.S. gross domestic product as the economy contends with a slackening labor market and the impact of tariffs.

January 20, 2026
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2025 wildfires, flooding and severe storms lead to insured losses of $88B

The year of 2025 was one of the costliest for insurers in terms of natural disasters, resulting in insured losses totaling $88 billion.

January 19, 2026
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Why affluent clients underuse advisor services and how to close the gap

Although financial advisors offer a range of services, affluent clients are focusing on just a few key services.

January 19, 2026
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Most Americans surveyed cut or stopped retirement savings due to the current economy

A recent study found that more than half of Americans have either stopped or reduced retirement savings due to the economic environment.

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