AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa+” of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and its life/health subsidiaries, C.M. Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings of“ aa-” on the surplus notes of…
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company, Accordia Life and Annuity Company, and its affiliates, Global Atlantic Re Limited and Global Atlantic Assurance…
AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term ICR of“ bbb+” of CICA Life Insurance Company of America. The outlook of the FSR is stable. Liquidity is enhanced by a $10 million of Federal Home Loan Bank lending capacity and $20 million in a bank line of…
Advisor360°™, a leading provider of integrated technology for wealth management firms, is pleased to announce that U.S. life insurance provider and registered broker-dealer Allstate Financial Services, LLC has selected Advisor360° as the provider of its new, AI-driven wealth management technology platform. With Advisor360°, personal financial…
While Social Security is an important source of income in retirement, most Americans lack basic knowledge of the program and could risk misusing the benefit, according to the 2025 Annual Retirement Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. The majority of Americans admit they don’ t know…
Securian Financial is adding new reproductive health benefits to its group critical illness insurance product, part of its growing suite of supplemental health insurance available through workplace benefit packages. The enhancements bring modern, inclusive support to employees navigating some of life’ s most personal journeys. “Reproductive health is…
Insurers are bracing for another year of uncertainty, with inflation once again cited as one of the top macroeconomic risks, according to BlackRock’ s 14th annual Global Insurance Report. The report surveyed 463 senior investment professionals across 33 markets— representing $23 trillion in assets under management— shows a sector adapting with caution but…
Regulators hear pushback on proposal to hide RBC data
A public comment period ended on Thursday, with insurance regulators no closer to a final decision on a controversial proposal to limit the publication of risk-based capital [RBC] data.
Ethical practices for marketing and selling IUL
Indexed universal life insurance has continued to generate interest over the last decade as consumers seek principal protection and investment-linked growth potential in an uncertain equity market environment.
Sink or Swim: Insurers must adapt in this era of change, Deloitte finds
Insurance companies are being challenged by climate change, artificial intelligence and many other pressues, Deloitte finds in its 2026 Global Insurance Outlook.
The (sometimes lonely) case for public credit
Is public credit now the “alternative” asset class that warrants more focus?
Humana Inc. and USAA Life Insurance Company today reaffirm their shared commitment to veterans’ well-being with the continuation of co-branded Medicare Advantage plans for 2026– with new mental health benefits to help elevate behavioral health as a cornerstone of aging with dignity and strength. In 2026, all Humana USAA Honor Giveback plans include a Part…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Luen Fung Hang Insurance Company Limited. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect LFH’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and…
PFSL Fund Management Ltd. announced today that it has filed revised Interim Management Reports of Fund Performance for the period ended June 30, 2025 for the following funds:. PFSL Fund Management Ltd. is an investment manager and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Primerica Financial Services Ltd. The Primerica Canada family of companies includes PFSL’…
Starting a family brings joy, responsibility- and the need to plan for the unexpected. Life insurance may not be the first thing on your to-do list, but it plays a crucial role in protecting your family's future. For example, if your annual salary is $75,000, it makes sense to consider a policy with a $750,000 death benefit.
Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen, president and CEO of Thrivent, was elected chair of the American Council of Life Insurers for 2026, succeeding Rich Bielen, president and CEO of Protective Life.
NAIFA looks to add ‘sizzle’ to annual conference for 2026
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is working with Connectiv, owners of Medicarians and the creators of InsureTech Connect and Manifest, to create Protectors Vegas 2026, a new event dedicated to advancing innovation and growth across the life and annuity landscape.
Americans fall short on longevity planning, new Hancock–MIT study warns
Americans are living longer, but a new John Hancock/MIT study shows they are unprepared for those extra years.
Although the company’s investment portfolio is of good liquidity, asset risk is relatively high as assets are concentrated in Egypt, thereby exposing the balance sheet to the country’ s high economic and political risk and very high financial system risk. GIG- Egypt has a record of generating strong earnings despite the challenging operating conditions and…
Issued by Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company, rated B++ by AM Best, the Anchor MYGA provides consumers with predictable, tax-deferred accumulation and free Required Minimum Distributions for qualified accounts. As consumers increasingly seek safe and predictable alternatives to volatile markets, the Anchor MYGA delivers guaranteed returns backed by…
