‘My life has been destroyed’: Dean Vagnozzi plots life insurance comeback
Once a top producer, Dean Vagnozzi became ensnared in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into Par Funding, found to be a Ponzi scheme. Now Vagnozzi is back.
Many auto insurers slashing rates as claims drop
Insurers nationwide are slashing vehicle insurance rates in response to a sharp reduction in claims.
‘Deskless’ workers need support with workplace benefits
How do employers engage and support “deskless” workers in their selection and use of workplace benefits?
How financial planners can use modeling scenarios to boost client confidence
Financial modeling allows both advisors and clients to dive deep into the “what-if” scenarios that life may throw at them.
Reframing lifetime income as an essential part of retirement planning
Retirements are longer and less predictable. The traditional “guaranteed income” foundation is gone. Enter, lifetime income.
Integrity adds further scale with blockbuster acquisition of AIMCOR
Integrity Marketing Group upscaled in a big way on Thursday with its acquisition of AIMCOR Group, a leading national insurance distributor.
Vermont judge sides with National Life on IUL illustrations lawsuit
A Vermont judge sided with National Life companies in a lawsuit over an indexed universal life policy that returned 0%.
Are home warranties replacing home insurance for some customers?
Some consumers are turning to home warranties to replace the mechanical breakdown endorsement on a home insurance policy.
Most Americans optimistic about a financial ‘resolution rebound’ in 2026
Although most Americans fell short of their financial resolutions in 2025, most are optimistic 2026 will be their year for a “resolution rebound.”
From ‘Frankenstein’ plans to annuities: Regulators warn of rising insurance abuse
Insurance fraud costs consumers over $308 billion annually. How can insurance professionals and consumers identify financial abuse?
House to consider extension for expired ACA subsidies
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he plans to bring a bill on extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits to the House floor this week.
Is AI safety corporate responsibility? Manulife shares its view
How much responsibilty do corporations deploying AI bear on the impact of this technology? Manulife’s global chief AI officer speaks out.
Conn. regulators prep PHL Variable for liquidation after selloff fails
Conn. regulators say a sale of troubled PHL Variable Insurance Co. life blocks is no longer feasible, and liquidation is the next step.
Advisors underestimate demand for steady, guaranteed income, survey shows
Most investors prioritize investments that provide a guaranteed income stream in retirement, while only 66% of advisors share that priority.
2025 Top 5 Health Stories: From UnitedHealth tragedy to ‘excess mortality’
While UnitedHealth Care dominated health news headlines during 2025, excess mortality was the biggest health story of the year.
Do strong financial habits lead to better health?
Are Americans who have strong financial habits more likely to report better physical and mental health? A new study takes a look.
2025 Top 5 P&C Stories: From fraud to wildfires
From fraud to wildfires, lawsuits and climate disasters dominated property and casualty insurance news in 2025.
Top firms’ 2026 market forecasts every financial advisor should know
As 2025 comes to a close, many financial professionals are turning to market forecasts from top financial firms to gain insights into what’s ahead for 2026.
Judge denies new trial for Jeffrey Cutter on Advisors Act violation
A Massachusetts judge rejected Jeffrey Cutter’s bid to reverse his guilty verdict on improper annuity sales.
