Americans aren’t turning retirement plans into action, LIMRA finds
Nearly six in 10 pre-retirees consider themselves well prepared for retirement, while about four in 10 do not, new LIMRA research finds.
Home insurance is in crisis: Could a federal solution be the answer?
A progressive group says a federal single-payer model is the best way to deal with future property insurance costs. Critics disagree.
Jackson Financial CEO caps 40-year career with blockbuster Q2
Jackson’s Q2 retail annuity sales of $5.9 billion were up 34% from the second quarter of 2025.
How AGI’s new AI-driven platform changes the game for advisors
American Growth Insurance (AGI) recently announced its launch as an AI-enabled insurance brokerage growth platform.
Judge again tosses Penn Mutual whole life lawsuit alleging tax scam
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett gave the 29 plaintiffs one final opportunity to revive several fraud-related claims through an amended complaint.
NAIC regulators begin consensus phase on annuity illustration overhaul
An NAIC working group is moving into a new phase of its effort to overhaul annuity illustration rules.
Court sides with Ameritas in denying $4M STOLI payout to Wells Fargo
The decision continues a summer winning streak for life insurers in stranger-originated life insurance, or STOLI, cases.
Market-value adjusted annuities: Key considerations for advisors
Like most financial products, market value-adjusted (MVA) fixed annuities come with trade-offs.
Cigna reports more AI, more health customers and more profit in strong Q2
The Cigna Group reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, driven by its Evernorth health services business.
How advisors can prepare clients for an uncertain retirement landscape
Security Benefit found that 76% of advisors consider geopolitical instability the most difficult risk to plan for.
CMS will discontinue Part D subsidies for 2027
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans could be more expensive for about 25 million Americans next year as the Trump administration plans to end Medicare Part D subsidies.
Immediate Care Plan: A new solution for funding LTC
The plan is designed to fill the gap between what a care recipient needs to spend monthly on care and the amount of monthly income they have from sources such as Social Security, a pension or interest on investments.
‘I wish I’d met him sooner:’ Karlan Tucker remembered for integrity, faith
Karlan Ken Tucker, 66, died Thursday in Littleton, Colo. He leaves behind a national footprint of advisors serving clients with integrity.
Why women must be more engaged in investing
Advisors share some of the barriers women face, and a few steps that can help remove these barriers and empower more women to invest.
SEC moves to simplify electronic delivery of investor communications
The SEC’s new rule allows advisors to use electronic delivery to meet federal information disclosure requirements.
LIMRA predicts strong life and annuity sales for the rest of 2026
Life insurance and annuity sales hit records in 2025 and there’s every indication that those products will continue to see strong growth through the end of this year.
Globe Life boosts Q2 earnings, eyes AI shift for long-term growth
Globe Life reported higher second-quarter earnings Wednesday, driven by continued underwriting strength and strong health sales.
DOL slams pension risk transfer lawsuit as ‘opportunistic’ litigation
The Department of Labor is urging a federal appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a major pension risk transfer deal.
Agentic AI is transforming insurance sales both for consumers and agents
The use of agentic AI in the insurance industry has positively impacted sales by empowering consumers and helping less experienced agents overcome barriers, according to an industry expert.
