Unum Group today reported net income of $232.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $189.1 million for the first quarter of 2025.. Included in net income for the first quarter of 2026 is a net after-tax investment loss on the Company’ s investment portfolio of $4.0 million and the Closed Block segment after-tax adjusted operating…
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Foresters Financial today announced a significant expansion of its accelerated underwriting (AUW) program in the U.S., effective April 26. The…
MONTPELIER, Vt.—- National Life Group recently announced the appointment of Matt Frazee as Chief Financial Officer of the organization. Matt Frazee, Chief Financial Officer of National Life Group. Frazee joined National Life Group in 2011 as Vice President and Controller.
Protective Life Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Daiichi Life Group, Inc., announced today that its principal subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Company, has entered into an agreement with Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the financial services, software, industrials and healthcare…
North Carolina court finally sets sentencing date for Greg Lindberg
Billionaire financier Greg Lindberg is scheduled for sentencing next month, potentially marking the end of a ten-year legal drama that dismantled his insurance empire.
InspereX, the tech-driven distributor of fixed income, structured products, exchange-traded funds, and alternative investments, today announced a strategic expansion into the annuity marketplace through a new partnership with AuguStar ® Retirement, a Constellation company. “We’ re thrilled to partner with AuguStar to bring new solutions to financial…
James Kenfack, financial analyst at AM Best and one of the authors of the report, said,“ AM Best expects life insurance savings products to continue to be favoured over banking alternatives over the next 12 months. Morgane Hillebrandt, associate director, analytics, added,“ AM Best has noted that diversification efforts in the segment have continued as insurers…
Iowa widow claims premium-financed IUL plan jeopardized family farm
An Iowa widow has filed suit against two life insurers, alleging a complex estate-planning strategy using IUL left her family’s debt-free farmland at risk.
Redefining life insurance for a new era of trust and protection
Life insurance has existed in the U.S. for generations, but the dynamics around purchasing it are changing.
NEW YORK& MIAMI—- Agam Capital, a global leader in insurance-related asset and liability analytics, and 1823 Partners LLC, a differentiated asset management firm focused on insurance-first investment strategies, today announced that they have formed a long-term strategic partnership to serve global insurance companies. Anant Bhalla, Co-Founder and CEO of…
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ aa” of the life insurance subsidiaries of Western& Southern Financial Group, Inc.. The WSFG subsidiaries included in this rating unit are The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western-Southern Life…
Principal Financial Group ® announced results for first quarter 2026.. RIS transfer deposits of $12 billion, up 35% Investment Management gross sales of $37 billion increased 21% International Pension record AUM of $160 billion increased 20% Specialty Benefits record sales of $213 million increased 24% Life Insurance business market premium and fees…
The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts today announced pricing improvements and significant enhancements to its OmniTrak Term product, reinforcing its commitment to help financial professionals stay competitive, streamline the sales process, and deliver better client outcomes. For more information, visit OmniTrak 2026– SBLI…
Life insurance premium surges, but coverage is still falling short for many
Despite individual life insurance new annualized premium surging 10% in 2025, the fourth record-setting year in the past five, just…
Americans growing worry about running out of money has increased significantly over the last five years, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. “Americans are well aware that preparing to fund a decades long retirement is a big undertaking,”…
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” of The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company Limited. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings also consider support from its parent, Tokio Marine& Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., which is the main insurance operating entity of Tokio…
2026 APR 22– 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“ ADVANTEDGE ANALYTICS” by CHRISTOPHER J. HUSSIN BOARDMAN& CLARK LLP, representing CMFG Life Insurance Company. This application was made available to the public…
AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- from A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to“ a-” from“ a” of American Southern Insurance Company, and its wholly owned and 100% reinsured subsidiary, American Safety Insurance Company. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- and the Long-Term ICRs of“ a-” of Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company,…
Federated Mutual Insurance Company hosted its 122nd Annual Meeting of Policyholders on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Owatonna, Minnesota. Chairman, President and CEO Nicholas Lower presided over the meeting, reflecting on Federated's continued growth and commitment to its policyholders, employees, association partners, and the communities where its…
Life insurance tips: 5 underwriting concerns for clients living abroad
Advisors are increasingly asked how to structure life insurance for those whose careers, families, and finances span multiple countries.
