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The DOL wants to open the gates to private equity in 401(k)s. Good idea?

11 hours ago Top Stories No comments.
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A proposed Department of Labor rule would allow some private equity investments inside retirement plans.

A new Department of Labor proposal could broaden the types of investments available in workplace retirement plans.

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15 hours ago
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The Corebridge Financial merger with Equitable Holdings has the annuity industry buzzing.

Three ways the Corebridge/Equitable merger could shake up the annuity market

The news of the Corebridge/Equitable merger provided shocks through the life and annuity markets.

20 hours ago
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The FDA approved Zongertinib, a drug that treats HER2-mutant small-cell lung cancer, in only 44 days.

FDA chief talks about the need for speed in drug approvals

Getting prescription drugs to market faster is a major priority for the Food and Drug Administration, its commissioner said during the AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals and Commercial Markets Forum in Washington.

March 27, 2026
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Agents and brokers may be impacted by the push for healthcare affordability.

Healthcare affordability push puts agent pay in jeopardy, AHIP says

Agents and brokers have a role to play in the health care system but they may be impacted by the push for affordability that has seen carriers cutting or eliminating commissions.

March 27, 2026
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Prescription drug prices are rising at a dramatic rate.

Prescription drug pricing needs to change, panelists say

Perhaps the last issue in the U.S. that people of all political persuasions can agree on is that prescription drug prices are too high.

March 26, 2026
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Corebridge and Equitable are merging in a blockbuster deal.

Corebridge, Equitable merge to create potential new annuity sales king

Corebridge and Equitable announced an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, valuing the combined company at approximately $22 billion.

March 26, 2026
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Regulators are considering changes to its open meetings policy.

NAIC regulators field complaints about transparency, closed meetings

NAIC regulators defended the need for private meetings Tuesday as consumer advocates and industry representatives called for more transparency.

March 25, 2026
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Health care affordability is entering a tenuous cost containment phase, experts say.

‘Dysfunctional’ health care market blamed for skyrocketing costs

Affordability is the top concern among voters of all political beliefs. So how can the health care system advance and sustain affordability?

March 25, 2026
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Dr. Oz discussed his vision for a healthier America.

Dr. Oz: Obesity, loneliness are enemies of public health

“The most patriotic thing you can do is take care of yourself,” Dr. Mehmet Oz told the audience at an AHIP event this week.

March 25, 2026
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Annuity illustrations are getting too high for regulators.

Regulators want indexed product sellers to get real with illustrations

The bid to reform indexed illustrations took another step this week with a presentation at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ spring meeting in San Diego.

March 24, 2026
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Health coverage for American families costs an average of $26,000 yearly.

American healthcare: High $26,000 premiums and diminishing returns

“Employer-sponsored coverage isn’t one small part of the health care system – it is the American health care system,” said Dan Aronowitz, assistant secretary of labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.

March 24, 2026
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Healthcare costs are rising dramatically.

AHIP focusing on health care affordability, CEO says

Health care affordability is the “north star” for AHIP, its president and CEO said Monday at the opening of the association’s annual Medicare, Medicaid, Duals and Commercial Markets Forum in Washington.

March 23, 2026
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A pair of advisors paid the price last week for illegal dealings with clients.

Advisors in Texas and California banned for fraud scams

Two advisors were penalized last week for scamming clients and advisory firms out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

March 23, 2026
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Annuities can help younger generations replace traditional retirement pension income.

How annuities can enhance retirement income for post-pension clients

How annuities can replace bond and cash allocations to enhance retirement income security for current and future retirees.

March 20, 2026

Charitable giving planning can strengthen advisor/client relationships

As investors increasingly seek advice that goes beyond portfolio construction and performance, new research highlights charitable-giving conversations as an under-realized aspect of financial planning.

March 20, 2026

New individual life premium hits record-setting $17.5B in 2025

Total new annualized premium exceeded $17.5 billion in 2025, up 10% year over year, according to LIMRA’s individual life insurance sales survey.

March 20, 2026

Insurers optimistic about their investments in 2026

Insurers remain optimistic about their investments going into 2026, despite heightened market uncertainty.

March 19, 2026
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Cyber coverage helps shield clients from financial loss and disruption caused by online threats.

The cyber shield: protecting high-net-worth clients from digital risks

High-net-worth families often face elevated cyber risk because of their visibility, financial resources, and complex lifestyles.

March 19, 2026
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CVS Caremark is being sued by a roofer's union.

Lawsuit: CVS Caremark inflated drug costs via ‘manipulation scheme’

A group of health plan customers has filed a lawsuit accusing CVS Caremark and affiliated entities of orchestrating a scheme that allegedly drove up prescription drug costs.

March 19, 2026
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NAIC regulators are wading into the health insurance affordability issue.

New NAIC group wades into the skyrocketing cost of health insurance

A new National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ working group aims to identify policy solutions to rising health care costs and insurance premiums.

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