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March 2, 2026
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Since most annuities are tax deferred, clients who want to retire early are hesitant to leverage them.

Advising clients wanting to retire early: how annuities can bridge the gap

Now that Americans are healthier, more active, and living longer than ever before, outliving retirement income is a real concern.

February 27, 2026
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Kyle Busch is settling an explosive lawsuit accusing PacLife of IUL fraud.

Kyle Busch, PacLife reach confidential settlement, seek to dismiss lawsuit

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, have reached a confidential settlement with PacLife and two other defendants.

February 27, 2026
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Several major oil companies are asking a federal court to pause discovery deadlines in a climate-related lawsuit.

Oil giants seek pause in climate lawsuit as dismissal motions loom

A group of major oil companies is asking a State of Washington federal court for a stay of discovery deadlines in a climate-related lawsuit.

February 27, 2026
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Life insurance premium and new applications continue to rapidly rise.

Life insurance apps hit all-time high in January, double-digit growth for 40+

Life insurance application activity grew 9.5% in January, the highest year-over-year growth rate for any January on record, according to the MIB Life Index.

February 26, 2026
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A new DOL independent contractor definition is likely good news for financial services.

DOL proposes new independent contractor rule; industry is ‘encouraged’

The Department of Labor on Thursday unveiled a proposed rule to clarify how businesses and workers determine whether a job qualifies someone as an independent contractor.

February 26, 2026

How might carriers respond to drop in ACA enrollment?

More than 1 million fewer people enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage in 2026 than in 2025, and that number is expected to increase as the year progresses.

February 26, 2026
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The Connecticut insurance commissioner is opposed to allowing large policyholders to intervene in the PHL Variable liquidation proceedings.

‘Inappropriate’: CT regulator slams PHL investors for intervention bid

There is “no basis” for large policyholders to intervene in the PHL liquidation process, and Judge Daniel J. Klau should deny such requests, Connecticut regulators say.

February 25, 2026
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Trump proposes retirement savings plan for Americans without one

Americans who don’t have access to a 401(k) account through their employer could see that change under a proposal announced by President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

February 25, 2026
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Regulators are beginning what is sure to be a long process to update the illustrations regulation.

Regulators ponder how to tamp down annuity illustrations as high as 27%

Current annuity illustrations from top sellers show returns as high as 27% in one year, said Ben Slutsker, director of life actuarial valuation at the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

February 24, 2026

Could AI claims settlement without a lawyer become the new norm?

A look at AI-to-AI claims settlement and what it could mean to policyholders.

February 24, 2026
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Genworth launched Care Assurance in October and it was live in 39 states as of the end of 2025.

Genworth Financial taking the offensive after years of LTCi rate struggles

Genworth Financial is no longer on the defensive thanks to its growing CareScout platform and its return to the individual long-term care market after nearly a decade away.

February 24, 2026
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Pacific Life agreed to a large settlement with plaintiffs over its indexed universal life product.

Pacific Life agrees to a $58M settlement in California PDX class action

Anyone who purchased a Pacific Discovery Xelerator indexed universal life insurance policy in California between 2016 and 2019 could be eligible for a piece of a $58 million settlement.

February 23, 2026
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F&G Annuities and Life reported higher indexed annuity and indexed universal life sales in the fourth quarter.

F&G flounders with investors despite strong annuity sales

F&G Annuities and Life is a top 15 annuity seller with a strong lineup of products. But its financial performance continues to turn off investors.

February 23, 2026

NABIP asks Congress to stabilize ACA market, address affordability

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals is in Washington this week to urge lawmakers to ensure affordable and high-quality health care for all Americans.

February 20, 2026
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Authorities say a former NFL player defrauded Medicare out of nearly $200 million by selling patient information and sham doctors’ orders for orthotic braces that patients did not want or need.

Former NFL player convicted in nearly $200M Medicare fraud scheme

Joel Rufus French sold patient information and sham doctors’ orders for orthotic braces that patients did not want or need.

February 20, 2026
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PacLide is facing another lawsuit over an IUL sale in South Carolina.

IUL tax strategy at center of new lawsuit filed in South Carolina

A new lawsuit in South Carolina alleges that Pacific Life accepted more than $1 million in premium payments tied to an IUL policy after firing the agent.

February 20, 2026

Changes, personalization impacting retirement plans for 2026

The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 were the biggest changes the retirement plan industry has seen in a long time.

February 19, 2026
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Jackson National report adjusted operating earnings of $455 million in Q4.

Jackson Financial ramps up reinsurance strategy to grow annuity sales

Jackson Financial unveiled its latest growth phase after the close of the fourth quarter 2025, but those significant moves dominated the insurer’s quarterly call on Thursday.

February 19, 2026
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NAIC regulators are trying to get a better handle on how insurance companies are using AI.

NAIC group nearly set to kick off pilot test to evaluate insurers’ use of AI

State insurance regulators moved closer Tuesday to launching a multistate pilot of a new artificial intelligence system evaluation tool this spring.

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