Annuity industry looks to innovation, product design to spur growth
A Goldman Sachs Asset Management study looks at the annuity industry’s strategies to prolong its recent record growth.
Private equity ready for Trump order endorsing alternative investment in 401(k)s
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order blessing the inclusion of alternative investments into 401(k)s and other retirement plans.
Financial planners embrace alternative investments in uncertain market
Financial planners are significantly increasing their use of alternative investments, amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Jackson grows RILA, fixed annuity sales in Q2 as product pivot pays off
Jackson Financial’s successful evolution from a traditional variable annuity seller was on full display during a strong second quarter.
Equitable Q2 earnings fall on mortality spike, but sees reinsurance relief
Equitable executives say a new deal with Reinsurance Group of America will reduce the insurer’s exposure to unpredictable mortality swings.
Corebridge turns big annuity sales, new reinsurance deal into strong Q2
Corebridge Financial delivered the expected second-quarter financial performance from an annuity-focused company, amid a record-breaking quarter for annuity sales.
Apollo and Athene push for ‘the holy grail’: A reimagined defined benefit
Apollo Global Management celebrated a very strong second quarter, with assets under management rising to $840 billion.
Could AI help battered UnitedHealth turn around? CEO ‘very optimistic’
While use of artificial intelligence in health insurance remains controversial, UnitedHealth Group is full speed ahead on AI.
Agents vs. Algorithms? Why AI still needs human advisors in insurance
AI has become a leading buzzword in the insurance industry, but not all insurance companies are feeling the pressure or buying into the hype
SEC to court: Fine Jeffrey Cutter up to $700K, force disclosure of verdict
The Securities and Exchange Commission is recommending a fine of $300,000 to $700,000 for advisor-agent Jeffrey Cutter and Cutter Financial Group.
Genworth boosts Q2 picture with expected $750M windfall from UK lawsuit
Genworth Financial enjoyed fortunate timing with a potential $750 million lawsuit windfall coming just days before it reported second-quarter earnings.
Prudential Q2 profits rise as new CEO champions strategic overhaul
Prudential Financial is evolving under new CEO Andy Sullivan and saw second-quarter profits rise as new plans took shape.
CVS Health grows revenue 8.4% as Aetna streamlines amid rising healthcare costs
While competitors continue to struggle with spiraling healthcare costs, Aetna and CVS are celebrating an 8.4% increase in second-quarter revenues.
Lincoln Financial posts $688M Q2 profit, highlights strategic shift, Bain Capital deal
Lincoln Financial reported strong second-quarter 2025 results that the company said reflects an increasingly diversified earnings mix.
Worker interest rises for employer lifetime-income options in 401(k) plans
A rising number of workers who are saving in 401(k) plans say it is important for their retirement plans to provide life-time income options.
A split Fed leaves rates unchanged despite renewed pressure from Trump
Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman dissented, advocating for a 25-basis-point interest rate cut.
For Gen Z, optimism is key to retirement readiness, report finds
Optimism might be the real key to retirement readiness, especially for Generation Z.
Amid ‘intensifying’ cost of care, UnitedHealth plans to exit markets
UnitedHealth Group is evaluating all of its operations, CEO Stephen Hemsley said, and exiting markets where rising medical costs threaten profits.
Annuity sales flip back to record-breaking mode in the second quarter
After taking a quarter to regroup, annuity sales soared to a new quarterly record during Q2, LIMRA reported.
