How technology is changing personal injury auto claims
The auto insurance claims operation in 2026 looks almost nothing like it did five years ago.
From the Field: Expert Insights
Personal lines stabilization doesn’t mean agent complacency
Personal lines are entering 2026 with real signs of stabilization, but not the kind that lets agents relax underwriting discipline or reset client expectations.
Employment trends are reshaping the insurance industry
Insurers occupy a dual role in today’s employment environment.
Why smart insurance companies outsource identity management
Expecting developers to oversee identity, keep up with constantly changing user needs and carry out their primary functions is a recipe for burnout.
Heart disease: The real cost to employers and workers
The financial impact of cardiovascular disease is often overlooked.
Well-intended legislation won’t solve California’s insurance woes
Three bills introduced in California’s legislature look to rewire the equations and calculus of risk, rates and payouts determined.
The structural rise of structured products
Structured credit has shifted over the past decade.
Is the world becoming uninsurable?
Maybe, but insurers can still take back control from climate risk.
Amazon Go validates a warning to advisors
The real threat to advisors today is not technology. It is indistinguishability.
The insurance industry must embrace change like never before
Our industry must adapt to the changing lifestyles and needs of younger consumers
5 risk mitigation strategies for HNW clients
Mitigation is one way to reduce risk exposure.
Why aligning wealth and protection strategies will define 2026 planning
When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) in July, it promised stability.
More shopping, less switching and a new kind of buyer
While an expectation of a mass switching frenzy in the year ahead seems logical, the most relevant data says otherwise.
Indexing the industry for IULs and annuities
Clients are terrified of doing everything “right” and still running out of money.
AI in life and health: Poised for a 2026 breakthrough?
With compelling use cases emerging across the life and health sector, the age of artificial intelligence is here.
Three things winning firms are doing to recruit advisors
The competition for experienced advisors is brutal.
Winter Storm Fern signals a new reality for home insurance
Extreme weather is no longer an occasional disruption.
The case for smarter risk management
After several years of disruption, the insurance market shows signs of stabilization.
What will 2026 bring to the life/annuity markets?
Last year proved to be a strong year in both the individual life and annuity markets. What will 2026 bring?
