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Oklahoma’s insurance reform: What it means for advisors nationwide

June 12, 2026 Top Stories No comments.
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A new Oklahoma law could become a national model for handling rate requests.

New Oklahoma legislation requires insurers to file proposed rate changes and supporting information before rates take effect.

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June 11, 2026
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In Connecticut, ConnectiCare Benefits filed for an average 22.7% increase on individual plans, one example of the rate hikes being sought. (This image was created with AI)

ACA premium shock: Health insurers request hikes up to 30% for 2027

Soaring medical service costs and the expiration of pandemic-era federal premium subsidies are driving the steep rate hike requests.

June 11, 2026
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About 44 million people are juggling caregiving duties with paid employment. (This image was created with AI)

Initiative looks at how caregiving impacts workplace benefits

Caregiving is reshaping the workplace, employee benefits and long-term financial security.

June 10, 2026
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Lawsuit: UnitedHealth misled seniors into dropping Medicare benefits

A federal appeals court will hear arguments next month on lawsuit challenging how UnitedHealthcare markets Medicare Advantage plans.

June 10, 2026
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Greg Lindberg says he has overpaid his restitution by $1.27 billion.

Greg Lindberg moves to halt $1.65B restitution order, claims he ‘overpaid’

Greg Lindberg is asking a federal court to halt ongoing asset sales tied to a $1.655 billion restitution order, arguing that the government’s math is wrong.

June 10, 2026
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Many people don’t understand what an annuity actually is and how it could help them in retirement, experts say. (This image was created with AI)

Will rising retirement needs spark an annuity boom?

Research suggests the average American believes they need nearly $1.5 million in savings to comfortably retire.

June 9, 2026

CMS: No plans to eliminate Medicare brokers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services does not plan to eliminate Medicare brokers or limit their ability to assist people in obtaining coverage.

June 9, 2026
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VUL sales are a bright spot in the life insurance industry. (This image was created with AI)

VUL sales skyrocket in Q1, signaling major market shift

According to first-quarter sales numbers from Wink, Inc., clients are embracing the flexibility offered by variable universal life.

June 9, 2026
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The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter. (This image was created with AI)

S&P Global analysis: Why P&C insurer profitability surged in Q1 2026

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry achieved record-breaking underwriting profitability in the first quarter of 2026.

June 8, 2026
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Sixty percent of the executives who responded to PwC’s survey said the speed of AI technology adoption and scaling drives growth. (This image was created with AI)

PwC: Turning AI risks into opportunities can bring competitive advantage

Those leaders who turn AI risks into opportunities can set their brand apart from the crowd, a PwC executive says.

June 8, 2026
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Many people are now living around 10 to 15 years longer than before, but haven't prepared for it financially.

Living longer, retiring poorer: Why fragmented systems are failing Americans

Americans are now living around 10 to 15 years longer than before, but many still haven’t adopted financial planning to match that longevity.

June 5, 2026
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Artificial intelligence was thought to be a tool to reduce healthcare costs. That might not be true right now. (This image was created with AI)

How AI is moving health-care costs in the wrong direction

Although AI was expected to reduce costs in health care, emerging evidence suggests that it may be increasing spending for many payers.

June 4, 2026
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Common reasons for retiring earlier than anticipated include health issues that prevent performing the job, an unexpected job loss, and being financially ready earlier than expected. (This image was created with AI)

Allianz studies why 42% of Americans retire sooner than expected

According to a new Allianz study, 54% of Americans say they would retire immediately if they won the lottery.

June 4, 2026
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Prudential is laying off 53 employees on July 17. (This image was created with AI)

Prudential announces more layoffs as insurer continues to restructure

Prudential overhauled its leadership team, restructured operations, and shed noncore assets to fuel growth, executives have said.

June 3, 2026
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Life settlements offer a way to unlock much needed liquidity from existing assets. (This image was created with AI)

Why advisors should be talking about life settlements

Recent five-year data from the Life Insurance Settlement Association tells an interesting story about the life settlement business.

June 3, 2026
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NAIC regulators are trying to tighten up annuity illustrations. (This image was created with AI)

NAIC regulators continue pushing for annuity illustration updates

State insurance regulators want to reopen a key annuity illustration model regulation as they weigh a significant overhaul of how illustrations are used.

June 2, 2026
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Property owners in high-risk states like Florida, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana and Nebraska could have trouble getting affordable home insurance coverage. (This image was created with AI)

The Super El Niño Effect on insurance and what it means for clients

Forecasters are warning that Super El Niño is expected to make its debut soon and will likely continue through winter and early 2027.

June 1, 2026
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Quarterly annuity sales continue to hover around the $100 billion mark. (This image was created with AI).

Wink: Flat first-quarter annuity sales fall just short of $100B

Total annuity sales for the first quarter were flat year over year, Wink, Inc. reported Friday, and fell just short of the $100 billion mark.

June 1, 2026

Millennials are ready to bring their advisor to the family table

Younger investors want an advisor to serve as a facilitator for cross-generational retirement and financial planning discussions, while older investors are largely declining to take that step.

May 29, 2026

Global economy ‘resilient’ in the wake of massive disruption

“It’s amazing how resilient and flexible the global economy is” in the wake of current geopolitical trends that are reshaping the investment landscape, said Jack Aldrich, BlackRock’s director for geopolitical research and strategy.

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