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KKR makes full use of Global Atlantic ownership during strong Q2

July 31, 2024 Top Stories No comments.
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KKR is now reaping the full benefits of Global Atlantic annuity sales.

KKR executives touted the full earnings potential of Global Atlantic Financial Group beyond its powerful annuity sales during a call with analysts.

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July 31, 2024
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The federal government seeks significant forfeiture from disgraced financier Greg Lindberg.

Feds seek $1.5M forfeiture from Greg Lindberg after bribery conviction

Federal government attorneys are asking a court to order forfeiture of nearly $1.5 million in funds previously seized from disgraced financier Greg Lindberg.

July 30, 2024
Image of the SEC logo, with a background of financial charts and a person typing in numbers. SEC’s ‘best interest’ rule fails to live up to initial promise, panel says.

SEC’s ‘best interest’ Reg BI rule fails to live up to initial promise, panel says

The Reg BI “best interest” rule adopted by securities regulators five years ago has not nearly lived up to its promises, a panel says.

July 30, 2024
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Regulators continue to tackle offshore reinsurance issues.

Regulators push for draft reinsurance guideline by summer meeting

A state insurance panel plans to preview a draft actuarial guideline aimed at tightening oversight of offshore reinsurance assets at its August summer meeting in Chicago.

July 29, 2024
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A second federal judge granted a stay of the Department of Labor's new fiduciary rule.

Second stay granted to defendants suing the DOL over its fiduciary rule

A second federal judge granted a stay of the effective date Friday halting the Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Rule until the full case can be heard.

July 26, 2024
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The Department of Labor stands behind its latest fiduciary rule version, a spokesperson said.

DOL unrepentant after fiduciary rule plaintiffs prevail on injunction

One day after a Texas judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing its current fiduciary rule, a DOL spokesperson said regulators continue to believe in the strategy.

July 26, 2024
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1 in 7 Floridians lacks homeowners insurance despite major climate risks

About 1 in every 7 Floridian homeowners is choosing to go without property insurance, despite the risk of catastrophic weather events.

July 25, 2024
Department of Labor. Texas court stays DOL fiduciary rule

Texas court stays DOL fiduciary rule

Saying the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their claim, a Texas court has stayed the DOL’s 2024 fiduciary rule.

July 25, 2024
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Bill filed to reinstate recently overturned Chevron doctrine

Saying the courts and corporations have hijacked the government, a group of senators have filed a bill to reinstate the Chevron Doctrine.

July 25, 2024
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Penn Treaty long-term care policy owners spent years trying to get their funds.

Regulators discuss the benefits of updated IRMA language for receivership

An insurance panel reminded state regulators that updated rules are available to help consumers get more funds from a receivership case.

July 24, 2024
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Annuity sales remain hot, with more records falling in the first half of 2024.

Annuity sales set another record in first half of 2024

Total annuity sales hit a whopping $215.2 billion in the first half of 2024, a 19% jump from prior year results, according to preliminary results from LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey.

July 24, 2024
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A Texas judge will decide whether to grant a preliminary injunction against the Department of Labor fiduciary rule.

Texas judge weighs ‘party restrictive’ injunction to halt DOL fiduciary rule

A Texas judge could decide this week on a preliminary injunction request to freeze the Department of Labor’s latest fiduciary rule.

July 24, 2024
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Brighter outlook seen for insurance industry Q2 earnings

As insurers prepare to release Q2 financial earnings, some, if not many, of the negative factors they’ve faced recently have diminished.

July 23, 2024
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Industry trade representatives are not happy with proposed new reinsurance rules.

Regulators hear industry ire over proposals to toughen reinsurance deals

Life insurers are unhappy with proposed tougher reinsurance oversight and let regulators know Monday during a working group call.

July 23, 2024
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Despite expectations, insurance industry M&As continue to decline

An expected pickup in insurance industry mergers and acquisitions has not yet materialized with a decrease in the first half of this year.

July 22, 2024
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AM Best is working to settle a lawsuit brough by a pair of life insurers over a downward rating change.

Insurers’ lawsuit over AM Best ratings delayed again amid settlement talks

A New Jersey judge granted another extension Friday to give AM Best and two life insurers more time to finalize an agreement to end a lawsuit over negative ratings.

July 22, 2024
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Health insurers likely to feel impact of SCOTUS Chevron ruling

Health insurers and the broader health care industry brace for impact from the recent landmark SCOTUS Chevron deference doctrine ruling.

July 19, 2024
Image of outdoor green scene with green color globe and the letters "ESG." Fifth Circuit overturns DOL's ESG rule, cites recent SCOTUS ruling.

Fifth Circuit overturns DOL’s ESG rule, cites recent SCOTUS ruling

The Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit tossed out the Biden administration’s ESG rule in a decision posted this morning.

July 19, 2024
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5 ways to get meaningful feedback from clients

Client feedback helps identify what you are doing well and what needs improvement. But how best to collect this valuable information?

July 18, 2024
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With cyber attacks on the rise, what can businesses do about it?

Increasingly frequent and costly cyber attacks could have major implications for insurance providers and their clients.

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