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20 hours ago

How accelerated underwriting is transforming life insurance

Accelerated underwriting isn’t only a convenience, but it is a capital-efficiency play.

June 18, 2026
Image shows people playing tug of war with the words "Life Illustration Rules" highlighted.
IUL illustrations are rarely turning out accurate, one longtime industry expert says. (This image was created with AI)

Industry experts warn NAIC: Fix flawed IUL illustrations now

Current IUL illustrations are likely to leave consumers with unrealistic expectations about policy performance and retirement income potential, experts say.

June 17, 2026
Image shows an agent checking a death claim
Life insurers might not be capturing all the policyholder deaths they should, consumer reps say. (This image was created with AI).

Advocates: Life insurers potentially missing millions of deaths annually

Consumer advocates are urging life insurance regulators to strengthen death-claim searches, warning that the Death Master File isn’t what it used to be.

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Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology Report on Findings in Insurance (Black Life Insurance Companies, Mortgages, and African American Homeownership Before 1964): Insurance

14 hours ago

2026 JUN 22– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– Data detailed on Insurance have been presented. The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from the Georgia Institute of Technology,“ However, with the post-World War II economy on an upswing and growth-related inflation looking likely, the potential downsides of…

How much money do Connecticut residents need to retire comfortably?

18 hours ago

Finally, AARP says that the general "rule of thumb is that you’ ll need about 80% of your preretirement income to maintain your lifestyle," according to its website. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's…

Earl Dudley Jr. to Become Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of Omaha

20 hours ago

Veteran strategic human resources leader Earl Dudley Jr. will become Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of Omaha effective July 13, according to Chairman and CEO James Blackledge. Our workforce is at the core of our mission of helping more people more completely meet their financial needs, and Earl will play a vital role as we position our workforce for the…

20 hours ago

How accelerated underwriting is transforming life insurance

Accelerated underwriting isn’t only a convenience, but it is a capital-efficiency play.

OVER $107 MILLION IN LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS LOCATED FOR TENNESSEANS IN 2025 THROUGH NAIC'S LIFE INSURANCE POLICY LOCATOR SERVICE

June 19, 2026

The following information was released by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance:. NASHVILLE The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance proudly announces that over $107 million in insurance policies and benefits was located in 2025 for Tennesseans through the Life Insurance Policy Locator Service. From Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025, the…

Maryland Heights man pleads guilty in murder-for-hire death of his mom

June 19, 2026

ST. LOUIS— Andrew C. Hubbard schemed with a cousin to give his mother laced drugs and cause an overdose so he could collect a $150,000 life insurance policy, prosecutors said in federal court Thursday. The plan to lace crack cocaine with heroin or fentanyl didn't kill her, so the cousin shot the woman instead and dumped her body in a St. Louis alley, Hubbard admitted in…

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Everlake Life Group Members

June 18, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a+” of Everlake Life Insurance Company and Everlake Assurance Company, collectively known as Everlake Life Group. Everlake Life is ultimately owned by Everlake Holdings, LP, and Blackstone Inc. is the ultimate parent company of the general partner of the vehicle…

June 18, 2026
Image shows people playing tug of war with the words "Life Illustration Rules" highlighted.
IUL illustrations are rarely turning out accurate, one longtime industry expert says. (This image was created with AI)

Industry experts warn NAIC: Fix flawed IUL illustrations now

Current IUL illustrations are likely to leave consumers with unrealistic expectations about policy performance and retirement income potential, experts say.

InsuranceAUM.com Celebrates a Historic 5th Annual Insurance Investment Executives’ Meeting in Chicago, Honoring Outstanding Industry Leaders and Spotlighting Next Event in Austin

June 18, 2026

InsuranceAUM.com, affiliated with The Institutes, welcomed executives from more than 60 insurance companies to the 5th Annual Insurance Investment Executives’ Meeting, held June 9– 11, 2026, at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Gleacher Center in Chicago, Illinois. 2026 LP of the Year: Lale Topcuoglu, Head of Investment Strategy& Public Fixed…

Pacific Life Launches Income Horizon™ Collective Investment Trust Series, Transforming Lifetime Income into an Asset Class

June 18, 2026

The series is enabled through Matrix Trust Company, which provides the CIT structure and serves as the discretionary trustee, and is a subsidiary of global technology leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions. “As demand for retirement income solutions continues to grow within defined contribution plans, we are seeing plan sponsors and advisors look for more…

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

June 18, 2026

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of Hyundai Marine& Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect HMF’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favourable business profile and…

An Application for the Trademark “LIFE INSURANCE THAT ENHANCES LIFE” Has Been Filed by Pacific Life Insurance Company: Pacific Life Insurance Company

June 17, 2026

2026 JUN 17– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News– According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a trademark application has been made for“ LIFE INSURANCE THAT ENHANCES LIFE” by Heather J. Kliebenstein Merchant& Gould P.C., representing Pacific Life Insurance Company. The registrar information for…

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Sammons Financial Group, Inc.’s New Senior Unsecured Notes

June 17, 2026

AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of“ a-” to the $750 million 5.95% senior unsecured notes, due June 2036, issued by Sammons Financial Group, Inc.. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating is stable. Proceeds from the issuance will be used for general corporate purposes including business growth at SFG’ s two insurance operating subsidiaries–…

How much money do Connecticut residents need to retire comfortably?

June 17, 2026

What's clear is that most people, even in Connecticut, don't have nearly that much. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's doubtful most people have that much saved for retirement, said Eric McAlley,…

June 17, 2026
Image shows an agent checking a death claim
Life insurers might not be capturing all the policyholder deaths they should, consumer reps say. (This image was created with AI).

Advocates: Life insurers potentially missing millions of deaths annually

Consumer advocates are urging life insurance regulators to strengthen death-claim searches, warning that the Death Master File isn’t what it used to be.

How much money do Connecticut residents need to retire comfortably?

June 17, 2026

What's clear is that most people, even in Connecticut, don't have nearly that much. That's because retirees do not pay into Social Security, put money into a 401 k, commute or buy new office clothing, AARP reports. Nevertheless, although Connecticut is among the wealthiest states, it's doubtful most people have that much saved for retirement, said Eric McAlley,…

Sparks Financial Announces Addition of Industry Leader Scott Theodore

June 17, 2026

FORT WORTH, TX– June 16,2026– Sparks Financial is pleased to announce that Scott Theodore has joined the firm as a Private Wealth Advisor, bringing decades of leadership, mentorship, and financial services experience to the organization. Theodore previously served as Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual's Denver office, where he spent decades developing…

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company’s New Surplus Notes

June 16, 2026

AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of“ aa-” to the recently announced $1.0 billion, 5.95% surplus notes, due 2056, issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating is stable. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London,…

June 16, 2026
Greg Lindberg faces mounting court troubles
Greg Lindberg is headed back to prison for bribery and fraud.

Greg Lindberg slams ‘vindictiveness’ in fight for prison computer access

Lindberg, sentenced to 12 years in prison last month, said investigators are suddenly playing hardball with elements of his plea agreement.

Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Industry Sees Bottom-Line Growth Despite 18% Decline in Total Income in First-Quarter 2026

June 16, 2026

The U.S. life/annuity industry saw its total income decrease 18% in the first three months of 2026 from the prior-year period as premiums and annuity considerations fell by $36 billion, according to preliminary financial results. According to the Best’ s Special Report, the drop in premiums and annuity considerations was predominantly due to a $24.2 billion…

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