The wolf of AI: ‘I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down!’
A fictional tale about the Three Little Pigs — and their AI use cases.
Does it still exist in 2026, and how are women breaking through it?
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Blockchain may be finding its second wind in life and annuities
Where blockchain is gaining traction in the industry and what the future could hold.
The intelligence revolution: Insurance in the fourth industrial era
Data and artificial intelligence combine to create the insurance industry’s version of the movie War Games.
Regulators defend close relationships with industry
Critics allege conflicts of interest make it nearly impossible for state insurance regulators to objectively write rules.
Jodie Wallis: The architect behind Manulife’s AI revolution
Manulife’s globally recognized leadership in artificial intelligence is set to expand under the guidance of Jodie Wallis, the newly appointed global chief AI officer…
The Fed rate debate: How insurers cope with interest rates
Interest rates are (likely) on the move. Any movement in rates has a corresponding impact on both life insurers and policyholders.
What’s next for the Federal Insurance Office?
Why the FIO continues to face calls for its abolition.
Treating financial wellness
LIMRA research finds financial wellness down from two years ago, with younger and minority demographics feeling less secure. How can advisors help clients feel better about their financial futures?
Live from LIMRA: Life insurance execs ponder ways to boost sales to meet need
In a time of transition, life insurance and annuity sales are thriving. But there are many issues to tackle and disruptions at play. These all were topics of discussion at the recent LIMRA Life and Retirement Conference.
Offshore reinsurance booms as regulators play catch-up
Billions of dollars in life and annuity blocks are being reinsured annually — many of the deals are with offshore insurance companies. And regulators are growing concerned.
Premium financing: A two-edged sword?
In the right hands, premium financing is a powerful tool; misused, it’s led to dozens of major lawsuits and financial losses.
Whatever happened to DEI?
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs face backlash as many companies eliminate or revamp them.
AI and ethics: What advisors must know
The use of artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly, but advisors must understand how to use this tool ethically.
What’s next for retirement income security?
Insurers argue that the fiduciary rule limits choices for retirees and might make it more difficult to sell annuities and other retirement planning insurance products.
50 years of ERISA: A look back at its roots
Millions of American workers enjoy secure pension funds today thanks to this regulation, which oversees private retirement plans.
What the end of the Chevron deference could mean for insurers
A Supreme Court ruling will make it easier to challenge administrative rules and will have implications for health and property/casualty insurers.
The human side of retirement: Moving beyond the numbers
The industry must do a better job of preparing consumers for the nonfinancial aspects of retirement.
Retirement: Planning for the third half of life
How one advisor teaches clients to approach retirement with optimism and joy instead of fear and dread.
Retirement success? Plan for a marathon — not an extended vacation
The nonfinancial aspects of retirement are often overlooked when planning for a client’s post-working years. Here’s how to help clients have a more complete vision of their lives after employment.
