How much do Americans really know about Social Security?
More than half of Americans surveyed said that they do not know much about Social Security or how it will fit into their retirement plan.
AI potential vs. risks: What P/C insurers are doing
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the insurance landscape, but the path forward remains uncertain.
Illinois biometric law amendment brings relief to carriers
A recent amendment to the Biometric Information Privacy Act in Illinois could help insurance carriers avoid heavy damages.
Senators debate Trump tax cuts: growth fuel or just a payoff to the rich?
The Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday drilled down on the coming battle over whether to renew the tax cuts passed in 2017.
Voya Financial to buy OneAmerica’s retirement plan business
Voya Financial agrees to buy OneAmerica Financial’s full-service retirement plan business with its nearly $47 billion in assets.
Retiree health care costs rise to new high, study finds
A 65-year-old retiring this year can expect to spend a record high in health care and medical expenses throughout retirement, a study finds.
ETF adoption strong among financial advisors, institutional advisors
More than two-thirds of financial advisors “always” or “often” recommend exchange traded funds (ETFs) to their clients.
Corebridge Financial on its own and moving to dominate the market
Corebridge Financial begins corporate life free from the shadow of American International Group in a strong position to attack the massive retirement market.
The markets don’t care about the election
Voters may be passionate about their favorite candidates, but the winner of the election doesn’t matter to the market.
Term to Universal to Whole Life: Matching client needs to the right product
This article uses three client profiles and shows how to apply them in determining the right type of life insurance for the client.
Lumen Technologies latest company sued over a PRT deal with Athene
A lawsuit filed last week in Colorado accused Lumen Technologies of bypassing its fiduciary obligations to select the “safest annuity available.”
Consumer misunderstanding may contribute to life insurance coverage gap
A recent Corebridge life insurance survey finds that misunderstandings around cost could help explain the life insurance coverage gap.
Attorneys: Chubb ruling could have ‘dangerous’ implications for brokers, policyholders
A recent court ruling over the wording of a Chubb Insurance Company policy could add a new level of uncertainty to coverage expectations.
2025 property insurance rates depends on hurricane season, AIG exec says
The next two months will go a long way in determining the near-term impact of extreme weather events on commercial insurance markets, a top insurance executive said this week.
Appeals court partially overturns judgment in State Farm class action lawsuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allows a class action lawsuit against State Farm to continue, partially reversing a previous decision.
Judge grants delay for Greg Lindberg to prepare fraud defense
A North Carolina judge granted Greg Lindberg a delay Friday in one of several ongoing civil and criminal cases.
Life insurance sales deliver strong rebound in second quarter, Wink finds
Second-quarter universal life sales increased by double digits compared to the previous quarter, Wink, Inc. reported.
Medicare prescription drug plans a concern for clients as well as agents
Editor’s note: Part of a series on what Medicare clients want to know prior to this year’s open enrollment period….
Parties seek stay of deadline for fiduciary rule appeal decision
The Office of the Solicitor General has not decided whether to appeal a stay freezing the Department of Labor’s latest attempt to expand fiduciary duty.
